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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Brighton, MN: the local picture

587

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

4,031

residents 65 or older (18% of New Brighton)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Ramsey County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Brighton has about 587 residents aged 85 or older among 4,031 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Ramsey County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older New Brighton 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.

New Brighton compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figure	New Brighton	Ramsey County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	9.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	23%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,153	$63,225	—

Older residents in towns around New Brighton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Arden Hills, MN	2.0 mi	1,908	396
Columbia Heights, MN	2.4 mi	3,201	660
St. Anthony, MN	2.6 mi	2,338	451
Mounds View, MN	2.7 mi	2,410	274
Fridley, MN	2.9 mi	4,436	392
Shoreview, MN	3.4 mi	5,744	555

Nursing homes near New Brighton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Brighton Care Center	New Brighton, MN	0.7 mi	3 of 5	57	(651) 403-5241
The Villas At New Brighton	New Brighton, MN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	99	(651) 633-7875
Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck	New Brighton, MN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	105	(651) 633-1686
Crest View Lutheran Home	Columbia Heights, MN	1.9 mi	1 of 5	106	(763) 782-1611
St Anthony Health & Rehabilitation	St Anthony, MN	2.2 mi	4 of 5	110	(612) 788-9673
Presbyterian Homes Of Arden Hills	Arden Hills, MN	2.4 mi	4 of 5	128	(651) 631-6000

Hospices serving New Brighton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	3.3 mi	(651) 714-0200
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc.	Roseville, MN	4.4 mi	(651) 917-3634
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	4.4 mi	(651) 631-6406
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	6.9 mi	(612) 721-2491

Straight-line miles from the center of New Brighton. 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 New Brighton

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of New Brighton 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 New Brighton: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Brighton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are New Brighton Care Center in New Brighton (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Villas At New Brighton in New Brighton (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck in New Brighton (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Brighton?

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of New Brighton 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 New Brighton, MN