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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kentwood, MI: the local picture

1,100

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

7,965

residents 65 or older (15% of Kentwood)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Kent County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kentwood has about 1,100 residents aged 85 or older among 7,965 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Kent County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Kentwood 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.

Kentwood compared with Kent County and Michigan

Census figure	Kentwood	Kent County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.2%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,263	$56,894	—

Older residents in towns around Kentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Grand Rapids, MI	4.3 mi	1,291	74
Cutlerville, MI	5.2 mi	2,445	200
Wyoming, MI	5.8 mi	9,191	981
Grand Rapids, MI	6.2 mi	25,584	3,432
Forest Hills, MI	7.4 mi	4,612	428
Grandville, MI	8.1 mi	2,440	225

Nursing homes near Kentwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre	Grand Rapids, MI	0.5 mi	5 of 5	58	(616) 643-2500
Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -	Grand Rapids, MI	1.7 mi	5 of 5	165	(616) 486-7002
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids	Grand Rapids, MI	2.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(616) 452-5900
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation At Kent-Crossing	Grand Rapids, MI	2.6 mi	1 of 5	182	(616) 949-3000
Holland Home - Raybrook Manor	Grand Rapids, MI	2.8 mi	4 of 5	101	(616) 235-5702
Valley Health Center	Grand Rapids, MI	4.3 mi	5 of 5	20	(616) 301-6209

Hospices serving Kentwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossbridge Hospice	Kentwood, MI	2.9 mi	(616) 432-2050
Heartland Hospice (Grand Rapids)	Grand Rapids, MI	3.7 mi	(616) 956-0636
Optimal Care Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	3.7 mi	(616) 537-8971
Gentiva I	Grand Rapids, MI	3.7 mi	(616) 249-3043

Straight-line miles from the center of Kentwood. 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 Kentwood

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 37% of the $3,939 monthly median income of Kentwood 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 Kentwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kentwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre in Grand Rapids (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - in Grand Rapids (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kentwood?

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 37% of the $3,939 monthly median income of Kentwood 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 Kentwood, MI