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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Holmen, WI: the local picture

373

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1,556

residents 65 or older (14% of Holmen)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in La Crosse County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Holmen has about 373 residents aged 85 or older among 1,556 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in La Crosse County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Holmen 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.

Holmen compared with La Crosse County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Holmen	La Crosse County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.7%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.2%	6.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,545	$55,379	—

Older residents in towns around Holmen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Onalaska, WI	6.4 mi	3,955	708
French Island, WI	7.8 mi	898	31
La Crescent, MN	9.9 mi	1,204	155
West Salem, WI	10 mi	975	123
La Crosse, WI	10 mi	8,794	1,227
Winona, MN	21 mi	4,919	857

Nursing homes near Holmen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Onalaska Care Center	Onalaska, WI	6.5 mi	5 of 5	80	(608) 783-4681
Marinuka Manor	Galesville, WI	9.2 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 582-2211
La Crescent Health Services	La Crescent, MN	10 mi	1 of 5	42	(507) 895-4445
Mulder Health Care Facility	West Salem, WI	10 mi	1 of 5	87	(608) 786-1600
Lakeview Health Center	West Salem, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 786-1400
Riverside	La Crosse, WI	13 mi	4 of 5	123	(608) 406-3900

Hospices serving Holmen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice La Crosse	La Crosse, WI	12 mi	(608) 405-7592
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	12 mi	(608) 775-8435
Hospice Touch	Tomah, WI	39 mi	(608) 374-0250
Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	57 mi	(715) 800-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Holmen. 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 Holmen

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 $3,712 monthly median income of Holmen 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 Holmen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Holmen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska (6.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Marinuka Manor in Galesville (9.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Holmen?

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 $3,712 monthly median income of Holmen 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 Holmen, WI