Dementia Care in Montevideo, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Montevideo, MN: the local picture

233

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

1,192

residents 65 or older (22% of Montevideo)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Montevideo has about 233 residents aged 85 or older among 1,192 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Chippewa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Montevideo 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.

Montevideo compared with Chippewa County and Minnesota

Census figure	Montevideo	Chippewa County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	7.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,982	$56,000	—

Older residents in towns around Montevideo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	609	61
Benson, MN	26 mi	774	188
Willmar, MN	34 mi	4,021	608
Marshall, MN	35 mi	2,374	388
Redwood Falls, MN	41 mi	1,237	209
Morris, MN	45 mi	804	184

Nursing homes near Montevideo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luther Haven	Montevideo, MN	0.2 mi	1 of 5	55	(320) 269-6517
Clarkfield Care Center	Clarkfield, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	30	(320) 669-7561
Parkview Home	Belview, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	30	(507) 938-4151
Avera Granite Falls Care Center	Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	48	(320) 564-3111
Clara City Care Center	Clara City, MN	17 mi	1 of 5	48	(320) 847-2221
Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home	Dawson, MN	17 mi	3 of 5	56	(320) 312-2101

Hospices serving Montevideo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	35 mi	(507) 537-7070
Centracare Hospice	Willmar, MN	35 mi	(320) 231-4470

Straight-line miles from the center of Montevideo. 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 Montevideo

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Montevideo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montevideo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Luther Haven in Montevideo (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Clarkfield Care Center in Clarkfield (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Parkview Home in Belview (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Montevideo?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Montevideo, MN