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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marshall, MI: the local picture

151

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,609

residents 65 or older (24% of Marshall)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Calhoun County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marshall has about 151 residents aged 85 or older among 1,609 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Calhoun County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Marshall 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.

Marshall compared with Calhoun County and Michigan

Census figure	Marshall	Calhoun County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	6.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,293	$49,338	—

Older residents in towns around Marshall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Albion, MI	11 mi	953	123
Battle Creek, MI	14 mi	8,804	737
Springfield, MI	14 mi	617	172
Level Park-Oak Park, MI	17 mi	738	140
Coldwater, MI	22 mi	2,456	138
Charlotte, MI	22 mi	1,408	227

Nursing homes near Marshall

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marshall Nursing And Rehabilitation Community	Marshall, MI	1.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(269) 781-4281
Medilodge Of Marshall	Marshall, MI	1.4 mi	1 of 5	98	(269) 781-4251
Calhoun County Medical Care Facility	Battle Creek, MI	8.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(269) 962-5458
Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek	Battle Creek, MI	11 mi	2 of 5	82	(269) 969-6244
The Oaks At Battle Creek	Battle Creek, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	77	(269) 964-4655
Majestic Care Of Battle Creek	Battle Creek, MI	12 mi	3 of 5	65	(269) 965-3327

Hospices serving Marshall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Oaklawn Hospice	Marshall, MI	0.8 mi	(269) 789-3939
Gentiva Ii	Jackson, MI	29 mi	(517) 788-6838
Optimal Care Hospice	Jackson, MI	29 mi	(517) 212-2006
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan	Jackson, MI	30 mi	(517) 841-6983

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshall. 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 Marshall

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 27% of the $5,358 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marshall?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marshall Nursing And Rehabilitation Community in Marshall (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Marshall in Marshall (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek (8.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marshall?

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 27% of the $5,358 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall, MI