Dementia Care in Little Falls, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Little Falls, MN: the local picture

429

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

2,345

residents 65 or older (26% of Little Falls)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Morrison County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Little Falls has about 429 residents aged 85 or older among 2,345 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Morrison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Little Falls 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.

Little Falls compared with Morrison County and Minnesota

Census figure	Little Falls	Morrison County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	2.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,794	$41,147	—

Older residents in towns around Little Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Long Prairie, MN	24 mi	887	179
Baxter, MN	25 mi	2,095	440
Sartell, MN	26 mi	2,993	444
Albany, MN	27 mi	519	114
Brainerd, MN	27 mi	2,562	501
Sauk Rapids, MN	29 mi	1,713	357

Nursing homes near Little Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Falls Care Center	Little Falls, MN	1.0 mi	1 of 5	64	(320) 632-2061
St Ottos Care Center	Little Falls, MN	1.4 mi	5 of 5	86	(320) 632-9281
Pierz Villa Inc	Pierz, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	45	(320) 468-6405
Cura Of Long Prairie	Long Prairie, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	60	(320) 339-2366
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland	Brainerd, MN	25 mi	5 of 5	40	(218) 829-1429

Hospices serving Little Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Little Falls, MN	0.3 mi	(320) 631-5575
Horizon Health Hospice	Pierz, MN	13 mi	(320) 468-2788
Centracare Hospice	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	(320) 259-9375
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	32 mi	(320) 372-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Falls. 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 Little Falls

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 67% of the $2,400 monthly median income of Little Falls 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 Little Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Little Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Little Falls Care Center in Little Falls (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Ottos Care Center in Little Falls (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pierz Villa Inc in Pierz (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Little Falls?

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 67% of the $2,400 monthly median income of Little Falls 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 Little Falls, MN