Dementia Care in Hugo, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hugo, MN: the local picture

143

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2,520

residents 65 or older (15% of Hugo)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hugo has about 143 residents aged 85 or older among 2,520 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Hugo 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.

Hugo compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hugo	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	6.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,810	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Hugo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Centerville, MN	4.6 mi	603	9
Forest Lake, MN	6.0 mi	3,501	481
Grant, MN	6.2 mi	757	83
Lino Lakes, MN	7.2 mi	3,389	167
White Bear Lake, MN	7.3 mi	5,086	661
Mahtomedi, MN	7.3 mi	1,776	251

Nursing homes near Hugo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waverly Gardens	North Oaks, MN	5.5 mi	3 of 5	60	(651) 765-4063
Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake	White Bear Lake, MN	6.4 mi	4 of 5	132	(651) 232-1818
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	8.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater	Stillwater, MN	9.6 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 439-7180
The Estates At Linden LLC	Stillwater, MN	10 mi	5 of 5	51	(651) 439-5004
The Estates At Greeley LLC	Stillwater, MN	10 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 439-5775

Hospices serving Hugo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suite Living Hospice, LLC	White Bear Lake, MN	6.6 mi	(651) 964-1220
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	9.0 mi	(651) 430-3320
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	11 mi	(651) 714-0200
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	12 mi	(651) 735-3656

Straight-line miles from the center of Hugo. 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 Hugo

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,318 monthly median income of Hugo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 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 Hugo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hugo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waverly Gardens in North Oaks (5.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake in White Bear Lake (6.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake (8.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hugo?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,318 monthly median income of Hugo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Hugo, MN