Dementia Care in Glencoe, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Glencoe, MN: the local picture

267

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

1,158

residents 65 or older (20% of Glencoe)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in McLeod County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Glencoe has about 267 residents aged 85 or older among 1,158 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in McLeod County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Glencoe 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.

Glencoe compared with McLeod County and Minnesota

Census figure	Glencoe	McLeod County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	6.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,766	$53,690	—

Older residents in towns around Glencoe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Norwood Young America, MN	11 mi	685	167
Hutchinson, MN	14 mi	3,291	488
Mayer, MN	15 mi	182	3
Waconia, MN	18 mi	2,005	381
Watertown, MN	20 mi	541	68
Cokato, MN	21 mi	508	106

Nursing homes near Glencoe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glenfields Living With Care	Glencoe, MN	0.8 mi	4 of 5	108	(320) 864-7790
Harmony River Living Center	Hutchinson, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(320) 484-6000
The Gardens At Winsted LLC	Winsted, MN	15 mi	2 of 5	70	(320) 482-3135
Bayside Manor LLC	Gaylord, MN	15 mi	2 of 5	44	(507) 237-2911
Auburn Home In Waconia	Waconia, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	37	(952) 442-2546
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre	Waconia, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	75	(952) 442-5111

Hospices serving Glencoe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	19 mi	(952) 442-6030
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	43 mi	(763) 205-3600
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	43 mi	(507) 609-8800
Grace Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	44 mi	(612) 238-0034

Straight-line miles from the center of Glencoe. 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 Glencoe

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Glencoe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 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 Glencoe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Glencoe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Glenfields Living With Care in Glencoe (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Gardens At Winsted LLC in Winsted (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Glencoe?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Glencoe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Glencoe, MN