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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Howell, MI: the local picture

361

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1,928

residents 65 or older (19% of Howell)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Livingston County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Howell has about 361 residents aged 85 or older among 1,928 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 (28% in Livingston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Howell 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.

Howell compared with Livingston County and Michigan

Census figure	Howell	Livingston County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	5.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.6%	3.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,419	$67,112	—

Older residents in towns around Howell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fowlerville, MI	7.9 mi	495	122
Brighton, MI	9.4 mi	2,255	440
Whitmore Lake, MI	16 mi	1,161	120
Linden, MI	17 mi	725	87
Milford, MI	17 mi	1,316	100
Fenton, MI	17 mi	1,929	337

Nursing homes near Howell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Howell	Howell, MI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	200	(517) 548-1900
The Willows At Howell	Howell, MI	1.1 mi	5 of 5	66	(517) 552-9323
Medilodge Of Livingston	Howell, MI	2.0 mi	3 of 5	125	(517) 546-4210
Wellbridge Of Brighton	Howell, MI	5.8 mi	3 of 5	88	(330) 998-1865
Caretel Inns Of Brighton	Brighton, MI	10 mi	2 of 5	60	(810) 220-5222
Wellbridge Of Pinckney	Pinckney, MI	11 mi	5 of 5	100	(734) 954-6700

Hospices serving Howell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abigail Hospice, LLC	Howell, MI	0.7 mi	(517) 292-8600
Compassionate Hospice Care, LLC	Brighton, MI	9.5 mi	(810) 534-7525
Corsocare Hospice	Milford, MI	18 mi	(877) 581-8710
Arbor Hospice	Ann Arbor, MI	24 mi	(734) 662-5999

Straight-line miles from the center of Howell. 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 Howell

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 47% of the $3,118 monthly median income of Howell 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 Howell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Howell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medilodge Of Howell in Howell (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Willows At Howell in Howell (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Livingston in Howell (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Howell?

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 47% of the $3,118 monthly median income of Howell 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 Howell, MI