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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jackson, MI: the local picture

409

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,143

residents 65 or older (13% of Jackson)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jackson has about 409 residents aged 85 or older among 4,143 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 (31% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Jackson 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.

Jackson compared with Jackson County and Michigan

Census figure	Jackson	Jackson County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	3.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,333	$52,590	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vandercook Lake, MI	3.7 mi	883	89
Michigan Center, MI	4.3 mi	834	101
Albion, MI	18 mi	953	123
Manchester, MI	20 mi	499	50
Chelsea, MI	20 mi	1,870	426
Eaton Rapids, MI	22 mi	902	130

Nursing homes near Jackson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jackson County Medical Care Facility	Jackson, MI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	194	(517) 782-8500
Regency At Jackson	Jackson, MI	1.2 mi	1 of 5	82	(517) 881-1829
Vista Grande Villa	Jackson, MI	2.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(517) 787-0226
Mission Point Health Campus Of Jackson	Jackson, MI	3.0 mi	2 of 5	50	(517) 787-5140
Cascade Senior Care Center	Jackson, MI	3.0 mi	3 of 5	108	(517) 787-4150
Faith Haven Senior Care Centre	Jackson, MI	5.6 mi	2 of 5	81	(517) 750-3822

Hospices serving Jackson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan	Jackson, MI	1.2 mi	(517) 841-6983
Optimal Care Hospice	Jackson, MI	1.4 mi	(517) 212-2006
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	1.4 mi	(517) 435-3055
Gentiva Ii	Jackson, MI	1.4 mi	(517) 788-6838

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jackson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jackson County Medical Care Facility in Jackson (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Regency At Jackson in Jackson (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Vista Grande Villa in Jackson (2.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jackson?

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson, MI