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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Genoa City, WI: the local picture

44

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

389

residents 65 or older (13% of Genoa City)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Walworth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Genoa City has about 44 residents aged 85 or older among 389 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Walworth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Genoa City 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.

Genoa City compared with Walworth County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Genoa City	Walworth County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	11%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,000	$62,405	—

Older residents in towns around Genoa City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Richmond, IL	3.0 mi	494	45
Bloomfield, WI	3.4 mi	660	43
Twin Lakes, WI	3.6 mi	1,393	58
Spring Grove, IL	5.6 mi	968	43
Lake Geneva, WI	7.7 mi	2,216	299
Wonder Lake, IL	8.6 mi	578	0

Nursing homes near Genoa City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Years Of Lake Geneva	Lake Geneva, WI	6.5 mi	4 of 5	54	(262) 249-1960
Geneva Lake Manor	Lake Geneva, WI	7.8 mi	1 of 5	60	(262) 248-3145
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	12 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600
Burlington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Burlington, WI	12 mi	1 of 5	123	(262) 763-9531
Williams Bay Health Services	Williams Bay, WI	13 mi	1 of 5	50	(262) 245-6400
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	13 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500

Hospices serving Genoa City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	22 mi	(262) 652-4400
St Croix Hospice Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	35 mi	(262) 796-0600
Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee	Brookfield, WI	40 mi	(414) 257-1708
Badger Hospice	Brookfield, WI	40 mi	(262) 777-0390

Straight-line miles from the center of Genoa City. 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 Genoa City

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 41% of the $3,667 monthly median income of Genoa City 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 Genoa City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Genoa City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden Years Of Lake Geneva in Lake Geneva (6.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva (7.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab in Mchenry (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Genoa City?

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 41% of the $3,667 monthly median income of Genoa City 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Genoa City, WI