Dementia Care in Franklin, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin, WI: the local picture

1,094

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

7,040

residents 65 or older (20% of Franklin)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin has about 1,094 residents aged 85 or older among 7,040 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Franklin residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Franklin compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Franklin	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	15%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	19%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,775	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Greendale, WI	3.9 mi	3,191	527
Hales Corners, WI	4.4 mi	1,744	205
Greenfield, WI	5.3 mi	8,162	1,431
Oak Creek, WI	5.7 mi	5,627	530
Raymond, WI	5.9 mi	917	38
Muskego, WI	6.3 mi	5,269	640

Nursing homes near Franklin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medical Suites At Oak Creek (The)	Oak Creek, WI	3.1 mi	not rated	144	(414) 435-2005
Complete Care At Hales Corners	Hales Corners, WI	4.5 mi	3 of 5	62	(414) 529-6888
Greendale Park Nursing And Rehab	Greendale, WI	4.7 mi	1 of 5	105	(414) 421-0088
Maple Ridge Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	4.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(414) 282-2600
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Greenfield	Milwaukee, WI	5.0 mi	1 of 5	112	(414) 282-1300
Complete Care At Southpointe	Greenfield, WI	5.5 mi	4 of 5	174	(414) 325-5300

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	6.0 mi	(414) 231-3130
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	9.5 mi	(414) 203-8310
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	9.5 mi	(414) 455-9510
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	11 mi	(414) 615-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Franklin

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Franklin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medical Suites At Oak Creek (The) in Oak Creek (3.1 mi, not rated overall); Complete Care At Hales Corners in Hales Corners (4.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greendale Park Nursing And Rehab in Greendale (4.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Franklin, WI