In-Home Dementia Care in International Falls, MN

Local figures

Dementia Care in International Falls, MN: the local picture

144

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,564

residents 65 or older (28% of International Falls)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Koochiching County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

International Falls has about 144 residents aged 85 or older among 1,564 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Koochiching County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older International Falls 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.

International Falls compared with Koochiching County and Minnesota

Census figure	International Falls	Koochiching County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	29%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	39%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	1.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,389	$53,046	—

Nursing homes near International Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls	International Falls, MN	1.3 mi	4 of 5	54	(218) 283-8313
Littlefork Care Center	Littlefork, MN	14 mi	1 of 5	42	(218) 278-6634

Hospices serving International Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Range Regional Health Services	Hibbing, MN	84 mi	(218) 262-6982
St Croix Hospice	Grand Rapids, MN	94 mi	(218) 212-7915
Sanford Bemidji Hospice	Bemidji, MN	95 mi	(218) 333-5665

Straight-line miles from the center of International Falls. 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 International Falls

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 43% of the $3,699 monthly median income of International Falls 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 International Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near International Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan Society - International Falls in International Falls (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Littlefork Care Center in Littlefork (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in International Falls?

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 43% of the $3,699 monthly median income of International Falls 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.

More near International Falls

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Other care in International Falls

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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 International Falls, MN