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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mineral Point, WI: the local picture

66

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

479

residents 65 or older (19% of Mineral Point)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Iowa County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mineral Point has about 66 residents aged 85 or older among 479 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Iowa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Mineral Point 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.

Mineral Point compared with Iowa County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Mineral Point	Iowa County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	2.3%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,063	$57,697	—

Older residents in towns around Mineral Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dodgeville, WI	7.6 mi	991	146
Platteville, WI	17 mi	1,286	170
Mount Horeb, WI	25 mi	1,173	293
Fennimore, WI	25 mi	468	51
Lancaster, WI	27 mi	935	117
Cross Plains, WI	32 mi	560	87

Nursing homes near Mineral Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mineral Point Health Services	Mineral Point, WI	0.1 mi	2 of 5	39	(608) 987-2381
Upland Hills Nursing And Rehab	Dodgeville, WI	6.7 mi	5 of 5	44	(608) 930-7600
Edenbrook Of Platteville	Platteville, WI	17 mi	4 of 5	80	(608) 348-2453
Lafayette Manor	Darlington, WI	17 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 776-4210
Greenway Manor	Spring Green, WI	22 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 588-2586

Hospices serving Mineral Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Upland Hills Hospice	Dodgeville, WI	7.7 mi	(608) 930-7210
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	39 mi	(608) 276-4660
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	48 mi	(608) 448-4200
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	49 mi	(608) 819-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Point. 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 Mineral Point

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 37% of the $4,089 monthly median income of Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mineral Point?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mineral Point Health Services in Mineral Point (0.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Upland Hills Nursing And Rehab in Dodgeville (6.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Edenbrook Of Platteville in Platteville (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mineral Point?

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 37% of the $4,089 monthly median income of Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point, WI