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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hayward, WI: the local picture

91

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

486

residents 65 or older (19% of Hayward)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washburn County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hayward has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 486 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Washburn County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

64% of older Hayward 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.

Hayward compared with Washburn County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Hayward	Washburn County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	64%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	8.6%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	2.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,264	$54,290	—

Older residents in towns around Hayward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rice Lake, WI	38 mi	1,779	455
Ladysmith, WI	42 mi	862	159
Barron, WI	45 mi	1,202	58
Ashland, WI	49 mi	1,658	311
Superior, WI	55 mi	4,778	702
Duluth, MN	61 mi	15,068	2,008

Nursing homes near Hayward

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hayward Health Services	Hayward, WI	1.1 mi	3 of 5	50	(715) 634-2202
Water's Edge	Hayward, WI	13 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 934-4300
Dove Healthcare - Spooner	Spooner, WI	23 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 635-1415

Hospices serving Hayward

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice	Rice Lake, WI	37 mi	(715) 236-6256
Regional Hospice Services	Ashland, WI	52 mi	(715) 685-5151
Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	85 mi	(715) 800-0900
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	85 mi	(715) 598-2635

Straight-line miles from the center of Hayward. 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 Hayward

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 64% of the $2,355 monthly median income of Hayward 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 Hayward: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hayward?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hayward Health Services in Hayward (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Water's Edge in Hayward (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Dove Healthcare - Spooner in Spooner (23 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hayward?

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 64% of the $2,355 monthly median income of Hayward 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 Hayward, WI