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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kasson, MN: the local picture

123

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,037

residents 65 or older (15% of Kasson)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dodge County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kasson has about 123 residents aged 85 or older among 1,037 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Dodge County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Kasson 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.

Kasson compared with Dodge County and Minnesota

Census figure	Kasson	Dodge County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	6.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,177	$58,301	—

Older residents in towns around Kasson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dodge Center, MN	5.2 mi	419	44
Byron, MN	5.4 mi	849	104
Pine Island, MN	13 mi	558	104
Rochester, MN	13 mi	19,980	3,236
Stewartville, MN	18 mi	916	77
Zumbrota, MN	18 mi	925	229

Nursing homes near Kasson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairview Care Center	Dodge Center, MN	6.0 mi	3 of 5	46	(507) 374-2578
Field Crest Care Center	Hayfield, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	35	(507) 477-3266
Edenbrook Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	81	(507) 282-9449
Madonna Towers Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	62	(507) 288-3911
Edenbrook Rochester West	Rochester, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	48	(507) 288-1818
Edenbrook Pine Haven	Pine Island, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	70	(507) 356-8304

Hospices serving Kasson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crown Capital Strategies, LLC	Rochester, MN	13 mi	(507) 200-1111
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	13 mi	(507) 285-1930
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	13 mi	(507) 888-9700
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	14 mi	(507) 284-4002

Straight-line miles from the center of Kasson. 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 Kasson

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 35% of the $4,515 monthly median income of Kasson 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 Kasson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kasson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Edenbrook Of Rochester in Rochester (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kasson?

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 35% of the $4,515 monthly median income of Kasson 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 Kasson, MN