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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grandville, MI: the local picture

225

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2,440

residents 65 or older (15% of Grandville)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Kent County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grandville has about 225 residents aged 85 or older among 2,440 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 (29% in Kent County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Grandville 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.

Grandville compared with Kent County and Michigan

Census figure	Grandville	Kent County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.2%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,500	$56,894	—

Older residents in towns around Grandville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wyoming, MI	2.4 mi	9,191	981
Jenison, MI	3.8 mi	3,788	787
Cutlerville, MI	5.9 mi	2,445	200
Hudsonville, MI	6.1 mi	1,120	213
Byron Center, MI	6.4 mi	1,444	139
Grand Rapids, MI	6.4 mi	25,584	3,432

Nursing homes near Grandville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Wyoming	Wyoming, MI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(616) 261-3960
Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce	Grandville, MI	0.6 mi	1 of 5	114	(616) 534-5487
Harbor Post Acute Center	Wyoming, MI	2.4 mi	3 of 5	65	(616) 333-1200
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Wyoming	Wyoming, MI	3.6 mi	1 of 5	92	(616) 531-0200
Covenant Village Of The Great Lakes	Grand Rapids, MI	5.0 mi	4 of 5	37	(616) 735-6050
Edison Christian Health Center	Grand Rapids, MI	6.0 mi	5 of 5	136	(616) 453-2475

Hospices serving Grandville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emmanuel Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	6.8 mi	(616) 719-0919
Faith Hospice At Trillium Woods	Byron Center, MI	7.1 mi	(616) 235-5100
Optimal Care Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	11 mi	(616) 537-8971
Gentiva I	Grand Rapids, MI	11 mi	(616) 249-3043

Straight-line miles from the center of Grandville. 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 Grandville

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 33% of the $4,375 monthly median income of Grandville 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 Grandville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grandville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medilodge Of Wyoming in Wyoming (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce in Grandville (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harbor Post Acute Center in Wyoming (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grandville?

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 33% of the $4,375 monthly median income of Grandville 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 Grandville, MI