Dementia Care in Marshfield, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marshfield, WI: the local picture

737

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

4,324

residents 65 or older (23% of Marshfield)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Wood County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marshfield has about 737 residents aged 85 or older among 4,324 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 (31% in Wood County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Marshfield 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.

Marshfield compared with Wood County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Marshfield	Wood County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	3.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,721	$48,632	—

Older residents in towns around Marshfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wisconsin Rapids, WI	25 mi	3,675	928
Mosinee, WI	26 mi	689	116
Rib Mountain, WI	29 mi	1,821	110
Lake Wazeecha, WI	29 mi	814	82
Kronenwetter, WI	31 mi	1,040	94
Rothschild, WI	31 mi	999	113

Nursing homes near Marshfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Shore Healthcare At Marshfield	Marshfield, WI	1.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(715) 387-1188
Norwood Health Ctr-Central	Marshfield, WI	1.4 mi	5 of 5	32	(715) 384-2188
Three Oaks Health Services	Marshfield, WI	2.4 mi	2 of 5	75	(715) 389-6000
Colonial Health Services	Colby, WI	19 mi	2 of 5	70	(715) 223-2352
Abbotsford Health Care Center	Abbotsford, WI	21 mi	1 of 5	78	(715) 223-2359

Hospices serving Marshfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Central Wisconsin	Marshfield, WI	0.3 mi	(715) 301-7270
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care	Wausau, WI	31 mi	(715) 842-7707
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	31 mi	(715) 847-2424
St Croix Hospice Wausau	Wausau, WI	31 mi	(715) 318-6607

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshfield. 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 Marshfield

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,477 monthly median income of Marshfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Marshfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marshfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Shore Healthcare At Marshfield in Marshfield (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Norwood Health Ctr-Central in Marshfield (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marshfield?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,477 monthly median income of Marshfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Marshfield, WI