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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marshall, MN: the local picture

388

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2,374

residents 65 or older (17% of Marshall)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Lyon County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marshall has about 388 residents aged 85 or older among 2,374 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Lyon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% 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 Lyon County and Minnesota

Census figure	Marshall	Lyon County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,307	$50,100	—

Older residents in towns around Marshall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Granite Falls, MN	28 mi	609	61
Redwood Falls, MN	35 mi	1,237	209
Montevideo, MN	35 mi	1,192	233
Pipestone, MN	41 mi	812	154
Brookings, SD	50 mi	2,888	282
Windom, MN	52 mi	1,101	191

Nursing homes near Marshall

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avera Morningside Heights Care Center	Marshall, MN	0.7 mi	3 of 5	76	(507) 537-9394
Prairie View Senior Living	Tracy, MN	18 mi	3 of 5	45	(507) 629-3331
Avera Sunrise Manor	Tyler, MN	21 mi	4 of 5	30	(507) 247-5839
Clarkfield Care Center	Clarkfield, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	30	(320) 669-7561

Hospices serving Marshall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	0.5 mi	(507) 537-7070
Prairie Home Hospice	Marshall, MN	0.5 mi	(507) 337-0080
Good Shepherd Hospice	Hendricks, MN	31 mi	(507) 275-3134
Hospice Of Murray County Inc	Slayton, MN	32 mi	(507) 836-8114

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 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 42% of the $3,776 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. 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 Marshall: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marshall?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Prairie View Senior Living in Tracy (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avera Sunrise Manor in Tyler (21 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marshall?

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 42% of the $3,776 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. 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 Marshall, MN