Dementia Care in Muskegon, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Muskegon, MI: the local picture

687

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

5,524

residents 65 or older (15% of Muskegon)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Muskegon County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muskegon has about 687 residents aged 85 or older among 5,524 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Muskegon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Muskegon 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.

Muskegon compared with Muskegon County and Michigan

Census figure	Muskegon	Muskegon County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	4.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,625	$49,423	—

Older residents in towns around Muskegon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Muskegon Heights, MI	1.9 mi	1,325	123
North Muskegon, MI	1.9 mi	846	91
Roosevelt Park, MI	2.1 mi	699	118
Norton Shores, MI	4.1 mi	5,742	627
Wolf Lake, MI	7.4 mi	723	70
Ferrysburg, MI	9.7 mi	1,010	34

Nursing homes near Muskegon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Terrace Senior Living	Muskegon, MI	0.5 mi	5 of 5	58	(231) 900-1713
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Muskegon	Muskegon, MI	1.2 mi	2 of 5	107	(231) 755-2255
Roosevelt Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Communit	Muskegon, MI	1.9 mi	2 of 5	39	(231) 755-2221
Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Muskegon, MI	2.1 mi	2 of 5	90	(231) 777-2511
Hillcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Community	North Muskegon, MI	3.0 mi	5 of 5	39	(231) 744-1641
Christian Care Nursing Center	Muskegon, MI	3.7 mi	2 of 5	49	(231) 722-7165

Hospices serving Muskegon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice	Muskegon, MI	2.3 mi	(231) 728-3442
Trinity Health At Home - Grand Haven	Grand Haven, MI	14 mi	(616) 846-2015
Hospice Of Holland	Holland, MI	32 mi	(616) 396-2972
Emmanuel Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	35 mi	(616) 719-0919

Straight-line miles from the center of Muskegon. 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 Muskegon

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,469 monthly median income of Muskegon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Muskegon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muskegon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harbor Terrace Senior Living in Muskegon (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Muskegon in Muskegon (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Roosevelt Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Communit in Muskegon (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muskegon?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,469 monthly median income of Muskegon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Muskegon, MI