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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Muskego, WI: the local picture

640

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

5,269

residents 65 or older (21% of Muskego)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Waukesha County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muskego has about 640 residents aged 85 or older among 5,269 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Waukesha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Muskego 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.

Muskego compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Muskego	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	7.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,735	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Muskego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wind Lake, WI	3.2 mi	990	183
Tichigan, WI	5.6 mi	1,026	45
Franklin, WI	6.3 mi	7,040	1,094
Hales Corners, WI	6.5 mi	1,744	205
Vernon, WI	6.7 mi	2,126	194
New Berlin, WI	7.0 mi	9,492	1,404

Nursing homes near Muskego

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tudor Oaks Health Center	Muskego, WI	1.5 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 529-0100
Muskego Health And Rehabilitation Center	Muskego, WI	1.5 mi	2 of 5	49	(262) 679-0246
Complete Care At Hales Corners	Hales Corners, WI	7.4 mi	3 of 5	62	(414) 529-6888
Lindengrove New Berlin	New Berlin, WI	8.6 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 796-3660
Clement Manor Health Care Center	Greenfield, WI	8.8 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 321-1800
Greendale Park Nursing And Rehab	Greendale, WI	9.4 mi	1 of 5	105	(414) 421-0088

Hospices serving Muskego

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Castle Hospice	New Berlin, WI	7.9 mi	(414) 930-4432
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	8.1 mi	(414) 231-3130
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	12 mi	(414) 203-8310
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	12 mi	(414) 455-9510

Straight-line miles from the center of Muskego. 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 Muskego

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 30% of the $5,061 monthly median income of Muskego 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 Muskego: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muskego?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tudor Oaks Health Center in Muskego (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Muskego Health And Rehabilitation Center in Muskego (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Hales Corners in Hales Corners (7.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muskego?

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 30% of the $5,061 monthly median income of Muskego 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 Muskego, WI