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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Merton, WI: the local picture

31

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

353

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Merton)

7.6%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Waukesha County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Merton has about 31 residents aged 85 or older among 353 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.

7.6% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Waukesha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

9.9% of older Merton 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.

Merton compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Merton	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	7.6%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.9%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	7.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,375	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Merton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hartland, WI	3.1 mi	1,940	336
Lisbon, WI	3.3 mi	2,296	179
Sussex, WI	4.4 mi	1,561	190
Pewaukee, WI	6.4 mi	3,786	325
Okauchee Lake, WI	6.5 mi	1,250	73
Delafield, WI	6.5 mi	1,579	99

Nursing homes near Merton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lindengrove Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	8.9 mi	1 of 5	61	(262) 524-6400
Avina Of Pewaukee	Waukesha, WI	9.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(262) 523-0933
Complete Care At Care Age	Brookfield, WI	9.6 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 821-3939
Aria Of Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	9.7 mi	1 of 5	105	(262) 547-2123
Franciscan Woods	Brookfield, WI	9.7 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 785-1114
Menomonee Falls Health Services	Menomonee Falls, WI	9.9 mi	2 of 5	50	(262) 255-1180

Hospices serving Merton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prohealth Home Hospice	Waukesha, WI	9.3 mi	(262) 928-7444
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	17 mi	(414) 615-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Merton. 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 Merton

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 23% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Merton 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 Merton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Merton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lindengrove Waukesha in Waukesha (8.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avina Of Pewaukee in Waukesha (9.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Care Age in Brookfield (9.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Merton?

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 23% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Merton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Merton, WI