In-Home Dementia Care in Lake Wisconsin, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake Wisconsin, WI: the local picture

109

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,234

residents 65 or older (23% of Lake Wisconsin)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Sauk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake Wisconsin has about 109 residents aged 85 or older among 1,234 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.

14% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Sauk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Lake Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Lake Wisconsin	Sauk County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	8.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	8.1%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,402	$59,224	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Wisconsin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lodi, WI	4.4 mi	877	26
Prairie du Sac, WI	8.5 mi	745	89
Sauk City, WI	9.3 mi	646	139
Poynette, WI	9.8 mi	379	40
Baraboo, WI	10 mi	2,610	340
Portage, WI	14 mi	1,520	265

Nursing homes near Lake Wisconsin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dove Healthcare - Lodi	Lodi, WI	4.7 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 592-3241
Maplewood Of Sauk Prairie	Sauk City, WI	9.1 mi	3 of 5	107	(608) 643-3383
Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC	Baraboo, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	102	(608) 356-4838
Waunakee Valley Senior Living	Waunakee, WI	14 mi	3 of 5	84	(608) 849-5016
Columbia Health Care Center	Wyocena, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	75	(608) 429-2181
Wisconsin Dells Health Services	Wisconsin Dells, WI	20 mi	4 of 5	90	(608) 254-2574

Hospices serving Lake Wisconsin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	(608) 448-4200
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	(877) 356-4514
Brighton Hospice Madison	Middleton, WI	19 mi	(608) 820-1646
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	24 mi	(608) 276-4660

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

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 25% of the $5,950 monthly median income of Lake Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Wisconsin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dove Healthcare - Lodi in Lodi (4.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maplewood Of Sauk Prairie in Sauk City (9.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC in Baraboo (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake Wisconsin?

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 25% of the $5,950 monthly median income of Lake Wisconsin 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.

More near Lake Wisconsin

More senior care near Lake Wisconsin

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lake Wisconsin

More for Lake Wisconsin families

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 Wisconsin, WI