Dementia Care in Jefferson, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jefferson, WI: the local picture

163

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,261

residents 65 or older (16% of Jefferson)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jefferson has about 163 residents aged 85 or older among 1,261 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Jefferson 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.

Jefferson compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Jefferson	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	6.3%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,426	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Johnson Creek, WI	5.5 mi	364	18
Fort Atkinson, WI	5.8 mi	2,316	249
Lake Mills, WI	7.1 mi	1,189	102
Whitewater, WI	12 mi	1,592	141
Watertown, WI	13 mi	4,469	496
Deerfield, WI	14 mi	293	22

Nursing homes near Jefferson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc	Jefferson, WI	1.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(920) 674-3170
Rock River Nursing & Rehab	Fort Atkinson, WI	5.0 mi	1 of 5	87	(920) 563-5533
Lake Mills Health Services	Lake Mills, WI	7.3 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 648-8344
Watertown Health Care Center	Watertown, WI	15 mi	1 of 5	112	(920) 261-9220
Marquardt Memorial Manor	Watertown, WI	15 mi	2 of 5	140	(920) 261-0400
Shorehaven Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Oconomowoc, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	88	(262) 567-8341

Hospices serving Jefferson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rainbow Hospice Care	Jefferson, WI	0.2 mi	(920) 674-6255
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	24 mi	(608) 819-0033
St Croix Hospice Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	27 mi	(262) 796-0600
Commonheart Hospice	Waukesha, WI	27 mi	(920) 206-6202

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,036 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Jefferson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jefferson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc in Jefferson (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rock River Nursing & Rehab in Fort Atkinson (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake Mills Health Services in Lake Mills (7.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jefferson?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,036 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Jefferson, WI