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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kiel, WI: the local picture

153

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

773

residents 65 or older (20% of Kiel)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Manitowoc County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kiel has about 153 residents aged 85 or older among 773 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (23% in Manitowoc County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Kiel 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.

Kiel compared with Manitowoc County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Kiel	Manitowoc County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.1%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	5.9%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,944	$52,992	—

Older residents in towns around Kiel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Holstein, WI	4.1 mi	760	132
Chilton, WI	10 mi	588	56
Howards Grove, WI	12 mi	742	62
Plymouth, WI	12 mi	2,116	273
Sheboygan Falls, WI	16 mi	1,902	195
Brillion, WI	18 mi	753	83

Nursing homes near Kiel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowdale Health Services	New Holstein, WI	3.2 mi	3 of 5	49	(920) 898-5706
Homestead Health Services	New Holstein, WI	3.9 mi	3 of 5	50	(920) 898-4296
Rocky Knoll Health Care	Plymouth, WI	8.5 mi	3 of 5	149	(920) 893-6441
Plymouth Health Services	Plymouth, WI	12 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 893-4777
Sheboygan Senior Community Inc	Sheboygan, WI	15 mi	1 of 5	60	(920) 458-2137
Sheboygan Health Services	Sheboygan, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	64	(920) 458-1155

Hospices serving Kiel

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calumet County Hospice Agency	Chilton, WI	11 mi	(920) 849-1432
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	17 mi	(920) 467-1800
Compassus Milwaukee	Sheboygan, WI	19 mi	(920) 452-1851
Homecare Health Services Hospice	Manitowoc, WI	21 mi	(920) 684-7155

Straight-line miles from the center of Kiel. 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 Kiel

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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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 Kiel: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kiel?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Homestead Health Services in New Holstein (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rocky Knoll Health Care in Plymouth (8.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kiel?

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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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 Kiel, WI