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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jackson, MN: the local picture

150

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

714

residents 65 or older (22% of Jackson)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jackson has about 150 residents aged 85 or older among 714 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% 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 Minnesota

Census figure	Jackson	Jackson County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	4.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	35%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	4.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,815	$47,684	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Spirit Lake, IA	16 mi	1,217	284
Estherville, IA	17 mi	1,332	187
Windom, MN	18 mi	1,101	191
Milford, IA	21 mi	802	47
Fairmont, MN	26 mi	2,691	616
Worthington, MN	31 mi	2,256	375

Nursing homes near Jackson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson	Jackson, MN	0.7 mi	4 of 5	46	(507) 847-3100
Colonial Manor Nursing Home	Lakefield, MN	9.9 mi	1 of 5	37	(507) 662-6646
Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake	Spirit Lake, IA	16 mi	2 of 5	80	(712) 336-3300
Good Samaritan - Estherville	Estherville, IA	17 mi	3 of 5	62	(712) 362-3522
Estherville Community Care Center	Estherville, IA	18 mi	2 of 5	46	(712) 362-3594
Good Samaritan Society - Windom	Windom, MN	18 mi	1 of 5	63	(507) 831-1788

Hospices serving Jackson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospital District Inc	Blue Earth, MN	45 mi	(507) 526-3273
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	61 mi	(507) 609-8800
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	69 mi	(507) 537-7070
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	88 mi	(605) 312-5500

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 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 52% of the $3,068 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. 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 Jackson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jackson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan Society - Jackson in Jackson (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield (9.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake in Spirit Lake (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jackson?

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 52% of the $3,068 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. 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 Jackson

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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, MN