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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake Elmo, MN: the local picture

218

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,217

residents 65 or older (17% of Lake Elmo)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake Elmo has about 218 residents aged 85 or older among 2,217 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Lake Elmo 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.

Lake Elmo compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lake Elmo	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	6.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.3%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,858	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Elmo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakdale, MN	2.6 mi	4,901	657
North St. Paul, MN	4.8 mi	1,789	185
Woodbury, MN	5.7 mi	10,738	904
Mahtomedi, MN	5.7 mi	1,776	251
Oak Park Heights, MN	5.8 mi	1,489	505
Stillwater, MN	6.2 mi	3,840	287

Nursing homes near Lake Elmo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gables Of Boutwells Landing	Oak Park Heights, MN	4.9 mi	4 of 5	108	(651) 430-7200
Maplewood Rehabilitation Center	Maplewood, MN	5.7 mi	1 of 5	115	(651) 770-1365
Woodbury Health Care Center	Woodbury, MN	6.2 mi	1 of 5	155	(651) 735-6000
The Estates At Greeley LLC	Stillwater, MN	6.3 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 439-5775
Harmony Gardens	Maplewood, MN	6.7 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 488-6658
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater	Stillwater, MN	6.9 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 439-7180

Hospices serving Lake Elmo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	1.9 mi	(651) 735-3656
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	1.9 mi	(651) 485-5095
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	5.0 mi	(651) 344-1040
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	5.9 mi	(651) 430-3320

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Elmo. 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 Lake Elmo

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 26% of the $6,155 monthly median income of Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Elmo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gables Of Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Maplewood Rehabilitation Center in Maplewood (5.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake Elmo?

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 26% of the $6,155 monthly median income of Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo, MN