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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monroe, WI: the local picture

480

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

2,429

residents 65 or older (23% of Monroe)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Green County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monroe has about 480 residents aged 85 or older among 2,429 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Green County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Monroe 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.

Monroe compared with Green County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Monroe	Green County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.7%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	3.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,095	$56,372	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brodhead, WI	13 mi	575	111
Lena, IL	18 mi	611	101
Belleville, WI	19 mi	423	76
Evansville, WI	21 mi	843	162
Freeport, IL	22 mi	5,652	1,125
Oregon, WI	26 mi	1,490	85

Nursing homes near Monroe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monroe Health Services	Monroe, WI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(608) 325-9141
Pleasant View Nursing Home	Monroe, WI	0.5 mi	1 of 5	96	(608) 325-2171
New Glarus Home	New Glarus, WI	15 mi	2 of 5	100	(608) 527-2126
Serenity Estates Of Lena	Lena, IL	19 mi	2 of 5	101	(815) 369-4561
Medina Nursing Center	Durand, IL	20 mi	2 of 5	89	(815) 248-2151
Evansville Manor Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Evansville, WI	21 mi	1 of 5	71	(608) 882-5700

Hospices serving Monroe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ssm Health At Home Monroe	Monroe, WI	0.3 mi	(608) 324-1230
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	27 mi	(608) 754-2201
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	31 mi	(608) 276-4660
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	40 mi	(815) 397-3691

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe. 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 Monroe

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 39% of the $3,925 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monroe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Monroe Health Services in Monroe (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); New Glarus Home in New Glarus (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monroe?

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 39% of the $3,925 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe, WI