Dementia Care in Fraser, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fraser, MI: the local picture

292

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

3,004

residents 65 or older (21% of Fraser)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Macomb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fraser has about 292 residents aged 85 or older among 3,004 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Macomb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Fraser 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.

Fraser compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Fraser	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,058	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Fraser

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Roseville, MI	2.1 mi	8,297	971
St. Clair Shores, MI	4.2 mi	12,818	1,716
Eastpointe, MI	4.9 mi	4,553	410
Warren, MI	5.0 mi	22,711	3,329
Sterling Heights, MI	5.2 mi	25,734	3,383
Mount Clemens, MI	5.3 mi	2,612	352

Nursing homes near Fraser

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fraser Villa	Fraser, MI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	111	(586) 293-3300
Medilodge Of Sterling Heights	Sterling Heights, MI	2.1 mi	2 of 5	248	(586) 939-0200
Harmony Village Of Clinton	Clinton Township, MI	3.2 mi	2 of 5	127	(586) 286-7100
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heig	Sterling Heights, MI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	163	(586) 274-9044
Autumn Woods Residential Health	Warren, MI	3.5 mi	2 of 5	293	(586) 574-3444
The Orchards At Warren	Warren, MI	3.5 mi	2 of 5	134	(586) 751-6200

Hospices serving Fraser

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	5.8 mi	(586) 221-3056
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	6.2 mi	(800) 248-2298
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of Michigan	Madison Heights, MI	8.3 mi	(800) 370-8592
Premier Hospice	Troy, MI	8.6 mi	(248) 588-1885

Straight-line miles from the center of Fraser. 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 Fraser

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Fraser households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Fraser: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fraser?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fraser Villa in Fraser (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Sterling Heights in Sterling Heights (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Harmony Village Of Clinton in Clinton Township (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fraser?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Fraser households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.

More near Fraser

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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 Fraser, MI