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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Freeland, MI: the local picture

103

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

761

residents 65 or older (10% of Freeland)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Saginaw County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Freeland has about 103 residents aged 85 or older among 761 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Saginaw County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Freeland 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.

Freeland compared with Saginaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Freeland	Saginaw County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	10%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	12%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	4.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$49,883	—

Older residents in towns around Freeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shields, MI	6.8 mi	2,121	183
Midland, MI	9.5 mi	8,729	1,395
Saginaw, MI	11 mi	6,488	732
Bay City, MI	12 mi	5,720	676
Buena Vista, MI	13 mi	1,261	144
Essexville, MI	15 mi	694	53

Nursing homes near Freeland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Healthsource Saginaw, Inc	Saginaw, MI	5.2 mi	3 of 5	213	(989) 790-7700
Covenant Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation At Wel	Saginaw, MI	6.1 mi	4 of 5	39	(989) 583-8110
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center	Saginaw, MI	6.3 mi	2 of 5	55	(989) 607-1500
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation At St. Francis	Saginaw, MI	7.3 mi	2 of 5	94	(989) 781-3150
Stratford Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Midland, MI	7.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(989) 633-5350
Saginaw Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Saginaw, MI	7.8 mi	4 of 5	71	(989) 792-8729

Hospices serving Freeland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice Care	Saginaw, MI	5.7 mi	(989) 401-3019
A&D Hospice	Saginaw, MI	5.7 mi	(989) 249-0929
Americans Hospice Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	8.7 mi	(989) 791-4575
Advanced Hospice Care, LLC	Saginaw, MI	8.7 mi	(989) 890-1455

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeland. 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 Freeland

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 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Freeland 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 Freeland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Freeland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Healthsource Saginaw, Inc in Saginaw (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Covenant Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation At Wel in Saginaw (6.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw (6.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Freeland?

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 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Freeland 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.

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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 Freeland, MI