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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Middleton, WI: the local picture

404

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3,967

residents 65 or older (18% of Middleton)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Dane County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Middleton has about 404 residents aged 85 or older among 3,967 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Dane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Middleton 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.

Middleton compared with Dane County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Middleton	Dane County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	6.0%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	12%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,528	$72,639	—

Older residents in towns around Middleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madison, WI	4.1 mi	36,240	4,039
Waunakee, WI	6.1 mi	2,292	264
Cross Plains, WI	7.1 mi	560	87
Verona, WI	8.2 mi	2,158	442
Fitchburg, WI	9.3 mi	4,966	390
Monona, WI	9.5 mi	1,869	157

Nursing homes near Middleton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Middleton Village Nursing And Rehab	Middleton, WI	1.4 mi	1 of 5	97	(608) 831-8300
Hebron Oaks	Madison, WI	5.1 mi	4 of 5	70	(608) 230-4000
Oak Park Place Of Nakoma	Madison, WI	5.5 mi	3 of 5	33	(608) 640-4100
Waunakee Valley Senior Living	Waunakee, WI	5.8 mi	3 of 5	84	(608) 849-5016
Capitol Lakes Health Center	Madison, WI	6.5 mi	4 of 5	49	(608) 283-2000
Complete Care At Maple Grove LLC	Madison, WI	6.6 mi	1 of 5	184	(608) 845-1000

Hospices serving Middleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice Madison	Middleton, WI	0.1 mi	(608) 820-1646
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	5.6 mi	(608) 276-4660
Bristol Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	7.3 mi	(608) 960-7699
Interim Healthcare Of WI Madison	Madison, WI	7.3 mi	(608) 238-0268

Straight-line miles from the center of Middleton. 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 Middleton

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 18% of the $8,377 monthly median income of Middleton 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 Middleton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Middleton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Middleton Village Nursing And Rehab in Middleton (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hebron Oaks in Madison (5.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Park Place Of Nakoma in Madison (5.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Middleton?

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 18% of the $8,377 monthly median income of Middleton 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 Middleton, WI