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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake Mills, WI: the local picture

102

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,189

residents 65 or older (18% of Lake Mills)

21%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake Mills has about 102 residents aged 85 or older among 1,189 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 (27% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Lake Mills 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 Mills compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Lake Mills	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	8.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	6.3%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,244	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Mills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Johnson Creek, WI	6.8 mi	364	18
Jefferson, WI	7.1 mi	1,261	163
Waterloo, WI	8.4 mi	598	89
Deerfield, WI	8.8 mi	293	22
Marshall, WI	10 mi	389	18
Fort Atkinson, WI	11 mi	2,316	249

Nursing homes near Lake Mills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Mills Health Services	Lake Mills, WI	0.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 648-8344
Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc	Jefferson, WI	7.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(920) 674-3170
Rock River Nursing & Rehab	Fort Atkinson, WI	11 mi	1 of 5	87	(920) 563-5533
Marquardt Memorial Manor	Watertown, WI	13 mi	2 of 5	140	(920) 261-0400
Watertown Health Care Center	Watertown, WI	13 mi	1 of 5	112	(920) 261-9220
Sun Prairie Senior Living	Sun Prairie, WI	17 mi	3 of 5	52	(608) 837-5959

Hospices serving Lake Mills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rainbow Hospice Care	Jefferson, WI	7.3 mi	(920) 674-6255
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	19 mi	(608) 819-0033
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	28 mi	(608) 276-4660
Brighton Hospice Madison	Middleton, WI	30 mi	(608) 820-1646

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

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 23% of the $6,687 monthly median income of Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Mills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Mills Health Services in Lake Mills (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc in Jefferson (7.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rock River Nursing & Rehab in Fort Atkinson (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake Mills?

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 23% of the $6,687 monthly median income of Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills, WI