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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ludington, MI: the local picture

358

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

2,302

residents 65 or older (30% of Ludington)

37%

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

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ludington has about 358 residents aged 85 or older among 2,302 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Mason County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Ludington 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.

Ludington compared with Mason County and Michigan

Census figure	Ludington	Mason County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	30%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	9.6%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	3.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,823	$51,773	—

Older residents in towns around Ludington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Manistee, MI	21 mi	1,574	105
Shelby, MI	24 mi	320	30
Montague, MI	38 mi	486	37
Whitehall, MI	39 mi	703	126
Fremont, MI	42 mi	1,078	95
Reed City, MI	47 mi	528	49

Nursing homes near Ludington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakview Medical Care Facility	Ludington, MI	0.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(231) 845-5185
Medilodge Of Ludington	Ludington, MI	0.7 mi	2 of 5	93	(231) 845-6291
Oceana County Medical Care Facility	Hart, MI	18 mi	5 of 5	115	(231) 873-6601
Manistee County Medical Care Facility	Manistee, MI	23 mi	5 of 5	78	(231) 723-2543

Hospices serving Ludington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice	Newaygo, MI	50 mi	(231) 674-5162
Elara Caring	Big Rapids, MI	52 mi	(231) 598-4071
Hospice Of Mecosta County	Big Rapids, MI	52 mi	(231) 796-7371
Harbor Hospice	Muskegon, MI	53 mi	(231) 728-3442

Straight-line miles from the center of Ludington. 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 Ludington

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 42% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ludington 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 Ludington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ludington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Ludington in Ludington (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ludington?

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 42% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ludington 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 Ludington, MI