Dementia Care in Long Prairie, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Long Prairie, MN: the local picture

179

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

887

residents 65 or older (24% of Long Prairie)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Todd County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Long Prairie has about 179 residents aged 85 or older among 887 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 (29% in Todd County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Long Prairie 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.

Long Prairie compared with Todd County and Minnesota

Census figure	Long Prairie	Todd County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	8.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,384	$49,028	—

Older residents in towns around Long Prairie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sauk Centre, MN	17 mi	1,171	355
Melrose, MN	21 mi	850	87
Little Falls, MN	24 mi	2,345	429
Alexandria, MN	26 mi	3,590	713
Albany, MN	28 mi	519	114
Glenwood, MN	33 mi	706	148

Nursing homes near Long Prairie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cura Of Long Prairie	Long Prairie, MN	0.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(320) 339-2366
Central Todd County Care Center	Clarissa, MN	8.3 mi	5 of 5	45	(218) 756-3636
Galeon	Osakis, MN	16 mi	5 of 5	40	(320) 859-2142
Cura Of Sauk Centre	Sauk Centre, MN	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(320) 352-2221
Cura Of Melrose	Melrose, MN	21 mi	2 of 5	75	(320) 256-4474
St Ottos Care Center	Little Falls, MN	24 mi	5 of 5	86	(320) 632-9281

Hospices serving Long Prairie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Little Falls, MN	24 mi	(320) 631-5575
Horizon Public Health	Alexandria, MN	26 mi	(320) 763-6018
Vivie Hospice	Alexandria, MN	26 mi	(320) 759-1275
Moments Hospice Of Alexandria LLC	Alexandria, MN	26 mi	(877) 666-3687

Straight-line miles from the center of Long Prairie. 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 Long Prairie

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 40% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Long Prairie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cura Of Long Prairie in Long Prairie (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa (8.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Galeon in Osakis (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Long Prairie?

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 40% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie, MN