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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Milwaukee, WI: the local picture

7,723

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

67,890

residents 65 or older (12% of Milwaukee)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Milwaukee has about 7,723 residents aged 85 or older among 67,890 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Milwaukee 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.

Milwaukee compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Milwaukee	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	15%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	19%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,004	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Milwaukee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wauwatosa, WI	3.5 mi	8,626	1,549
West Milwaukee, WI	3.5 mi	538	7
Shorewood, WI	4.5 mi	2,376	147
Glendale, WI	4.8 mi	3,793	396
Whitefish Bay, WI	4.8 mi	2,107	60
West Allis, WI	5.0 mi	10,331	1,215

Nursing homes near Milwaukee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Milwaukee Health And Rehab	Milwaukee, WI	1.5 mi	4 of 5	95	(414) 344-6515
Lutheran Home	Wauwatosa, WI	2.0 mi	4 of 5	160	(414) 258-6170
St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus	Milwaukee, WI	3.4 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 463-7570
Mercy Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	3.6 mi	3 of 5	60	(414) 383-3699
Jewish Home And Care Center	Milwaukee, WI	3.8 mi	1 of 5	102	(414) 276-2627
Saint Johns On The Lake	Milwaukee, WI	3.9 mi	4 of 5	27	(414) 272-2022

Hospices serving Milwaukee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	2.0 mi	(414) 615-5900
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	3.9 mi	(414) 455-9510
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	3.9 mi	(414) 203-8310
St Camillus Hospice	Wauwatosa, WI	3.9 mi	(414) 258-2418

Straight-line miles from the center of Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

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 43% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee: common questions

What nursing homes are near Milwaukee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Milwaukee Health And Rehab in Milwaukee (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus in Milwaukee (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Milwaukee?

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 43% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Milwaukee 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.

More near Milwaukee

More senior care near Milwaukee

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Other care in Milwaukee

More for Milwaukee families

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 Milwaukee, WI