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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Maplewood, MN: the local picture

1,108

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

8,185

residents 65 or older (20% of Maplewood)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Maplewood has about 1,108 residents aged 85 or older among 8,185 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Ramsey County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Maplewood 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.

Maplewood compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figure	Maplewood	Ramsey County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	23%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,445	$63,225	—

Older residents in towns around Maplewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North St. Paul, MN	1.5 mi	1,789	185
Little Canada, MN	2.6 mi	1,905	231
Vadnais Heights, MN	3.2 mi	2,522	302
White Bear Lake, MN	3.3 mi	5,086	661
Oakdale, MN	4.0 mi	4,901	657
Mahtomedi, MN	4.0 mi	1,776	251

Nursing homes near Maplewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Gardens	Maplewood, MN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 488-6658
Maplewood Rehabilitation Center	Maplewood, MN	0.7 mi	1 of 5	115	(651) 770-1365
Good Samaritan Society - Maplewood	Saint Paul, MN	2.6 mi	3 of 5	71	(651) 774-9765
Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake	White Bear Lake, MN	4.4 mi	4 of 5	132	(651) 232-1818
Cerenity Marian Of St Paul LLC	Saint Paul, MN	5.1 mi	4 of 5	90	(651) 793-2100
The Estates At Roseville LLC	Roseville, MN	5.3 mi	2 of 5	140	(651) 483-5431

Hospices serving Maplewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suite Living Hospice, LLC	White Bear Lake, MN	4.2 mi	(651) 964-1220
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	4.5 mi	(651) 735-3656
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	4.5 mi	(651) 485-5095
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	6.2 mi	(651) 631-6406

Straight-line miles from the center of Maplewood. 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 Maplewood

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 30% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Maplewood 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 Maplewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Maplewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harmony Gardens in Maplewood (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Maplewood Rehabilitation Center in Maplewood (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Society - Maplewood in Saint Paul (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Maplewood?

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 30% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Maplewood 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 Maplewood, MN