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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grafton, WI: the local picture

261

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,558

residents 65 or older (21% of Grafton)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Ozaukee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grafton has about 261 residents aged 85 or older among 2,558 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Ozaukee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Grafton 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.

Grafton compared with Ozaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Grafton	Ozaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	7.6%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	5.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,976	$62,860	—

Older residents in towns around Grafton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cedarburg, WI	2.5 mi	2,495	484
Saukville, WI	4.7 mi	629	26
Port Washington, WI	5.5 mi	2,433	293
Thiensville, WI	6.1 mi	653	66
Mequon, WI	8.3 mi	6,420	680
Bayside, WI	9.8 mi	1,027	88

Nursing homes near Grafton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lasata Care Center	Cedarburg, WI	4.9 mi	5 of 5	106	(262) 377-5060
Cedarburg Health Services	Cedarburg, WI	4.9 mi	3 of 5	50	(262) 376-7676
Heritage Health Services	Port Washington, WI	6.8 mi	2 of 5	50	(262) 284-5892
Newcastle Place	Mequon, WI	6.9 mi	3 of 5	47	(262) 387-8850
Samaritan Nursing And Rehab	West Bend, WI	9.1 mi	1 of 5	131	(262) 335-4500
Avina Of Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	9.7 mi	1 of 5	108	(414) 355-9300

Hospices serving Grafton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	11 mi	(262) 293-3951
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest	Milwaukee, WI	12 mi	(414) 257-2600
Horizon Homecare And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	12 mi	(414) 365-8300
North Shore At Home	Glendale, WI	13 mi	(414) 885-0909

Straight-line miles from the center of Grafton. 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 Grafton

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 34% of the $4,415 monthly median income of Grafton 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 Grafton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grafton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cedarburg Health Services in Cedarburg (4.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Heritage Health Services in Port Washington (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grafton?

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 34% of the $4,415 monthly median income of Grafton 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 Grafton, WI