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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mora, MN: the local picture

237

residents 85 or older (6.4% of all residents)

1,046

residents 65 or older (28% of Mora)

62%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Kanabec County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mora has about 237 residents aged 85 or older among 1,046 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.

62% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Kanabec County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Mora 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.

Mora compared with Kanabec County and Minnesota

Census figure	Mora	Kanabec County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	6.4%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	36%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	2.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,658	$43,000	—

Older residents in towns around Mora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pine City, MN	16 mi	793	129
Milaca, MN	19 mi	686	117
Rush City, MN	20 mi	358	40
Cambridge, MN	22 mi	2,004	516
Princeton, MN	26 mi	1,286	226
Isanti, MN	27 mi	823	22

Nursing homes near Mora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Clare Living Community Of Mora	Mora, MN	0.7 mi	3 of 5	65	(320) 679-1411
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center	Milaca, MN	19 mi	5 of 5	70	(320) 983-2185
The Estates At Rush City LLC	Rush City, MN	21 mi	2 of 5	41	(320) 358-4765
Gracepointe Crossing Gables	Cambridge, MN	21 mi	5 of 5	110	(763) 689-1474
Cura Of Onamia	Onamia, MN	22 mi	2 of 5	57	(320) 738-3800

Hospices serving Mora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mille Lacs Health System Hospice	Onamia, MN	24 mi	(320) 532-2800
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	41 mi	(763) 241-0654
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	56 mi	(651) 714-0200
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	63 mi	(612) 721-2491

Straight-line miles from the center of Mora. 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 Mora

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 72% of the $2,222 monthly median income of Mora 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 Mora: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mora?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Clare Living Community Of Mora in Mora (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center in Milaca (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Estates At Rush City LLC in Rush City (21 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mora?

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 72% of the $2,222 monthly median income of Mora 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 Mora, MN