Keego Harbor, Michigan

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Keego Harbor, MI

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Keego Harbor for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Keego Harbor, MI: the local picture

109
residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)
584
residents 65 or older (21% of Keego Harbor)
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Keego Harbor has about 109 residents aged 85 or older among 584 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Oakland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

58% of older Keego Harbor 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.

Keego Harbor compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figureKeego HarborOakland CountyMichigan
Residents 85 or older4.0%2.1%2.1%
Residents 65 or older21%18%19%
Residents 65+ with a disability40%29%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone58%30%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.4%8.9%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home14%16%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,827$67,387—

Older residents in towns around Keego Harbor

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Pontiac, MI4.1 mi8,2091,074
Bloomfield Hills, MI5.4 mi1,271373
Franklin, MI6.6 mi65577
Auburn Hills, MI6.9 mi3,674249
Birmingham, MI7.9 mi3,955621
Beverly Hills, MI8.0 mi2,306384

Nursing homes near Keego Harbor

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Villa At Green Lake EstatesOrchard Lake, MI3.6 mi1 of 585(248) 978-5906
Lourdes Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterWaterford, MI3.9 mi5 of 580(248) 886-5613
Regency At WaterfordWaterford, MI3.9 mi1 of 5150(248) 836-1000
Oakland Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LlPontiac, MI4.5 mi3 of 529(248) 221-5300
Medilodge Of West BloomfieldWest Bloomfield, MI5.2 mi2 of 5140(248) 661-1700
West Bloomfield Health And Rehabilitation CenterWest Bloomfield, MI5.3 mi3 of 5172(248) 661-1600

Hospices serving Keego Harbor

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan, IncSouthfield, MI3.6 mi(248) 353-2070
Hospice Compassus-DetroitFarmington, MI7.0 mi(810) 355-9900
Michigan Palliative And Hospice CareFarmington, MI7.0 mi(248) 991-3090
Optimal Care HospiceBingham Farms, MI7.6 mi(517) 212-2006

Straight-line miles from the center of Keego Harbor. 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 Keego Harbor

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 33% of the $4,402 monthly median income of Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor: common questions

What nursing homes are near Keego Harbor?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Villa At Green Lake Estates in Orchard Lake (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lourdes Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Waterford (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Regency At Waterford in Waterford (3.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Keego Harbor?

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 33% of the $4,402 monthly median income of Keego Harbor 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.

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.

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