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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lansing, MI: the local picture

1,265

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

15,396

residents 65 or older (14% of Lansing)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ingham County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lansing has about 1,265 residents aged 85 or older among 15,396 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Ingham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Lansing 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.

Lansing compared with Ingham County and Michigan

Census figure	Lansing	Ingham County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,727	$58,213	—

Older residents in towns around Lansing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Edgemont Park, MI	2.8 mi	358	9
Waverly, MI	4.1 mi	5,397	636
East Lansing, MI	4.6 mi	4,105	772
Holt, MI	5.2 mi	4,518	569
Okemos, MI	7.5 mi	3,750	431
DeWitt, MI	8.7 mi	853	152

Nursing homes near Lansing

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Capital Area	Lansing, MI	2.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(517) 272-4029
Aria Nursing And Rehabilitation	Lansing, MI	2.6 mi	1 of 5	110	(517) 927-0005
Holt Senior Care And Rehab Center	Holt, MI	4.1 mi	5 of 5	101	(517) 694-2144
The Willows At East Lansing	East Lansing, MI	4.9 mi	5 of 5	65	(517) 203-4042
Medilodge Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	5.1 mi	4 of 5	85	(517) 323-9133
Medilodge Of Campus Area	East Lansing, MI	5.5 mi	3 of 5	102	(517) 332-0817

Hospices serving Lansing

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	1.1 mi	(517) 882-4500
Sparrow Hospice Services	Lansing, MI	1.8 mi	(517) 364-7200
Compassus - Lansing	Lansing, MI	3.6 mi	(517) 886-8470
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lansing, LLC	East Lansing, MI	4.6 mi	(517) 580-7530

Straight-line miles from the center of Lansing. 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 Lansing

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 35% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Lansing 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 Lansing: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lansing?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medilodge Of Capital Area in Lansing (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aria Nursing And Rehabilitation in Lansing (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Holt Senior Care And Rehab Center in Holt (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lansing?

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 35% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Lansing 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 Lansing, MI