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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Holstein, WI: the local picture

132

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

760

residents 65 or older (25% of New Holstein)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Calumet County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Holstein has about 132 residents aged 85 or older among 760 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Calumet County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older New Holstein 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 Holstein compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New Holstein	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	6.0%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,323	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around New Holstein

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kiel, WI	4.1 mi	773	153
Chilton, WI	6.5 mi	588	56
Plymouth, WI	16 mi	2,116	273
Brillion, WI	16 mi	753	83
Howards Grove, WI	16 mi	742	62
Sherwood, WI	18 mi	601	28

Nursing homes near New Holstein

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Homestead Health Services	New Holstein, WI	0.2 mi	3 of 5	50	(920) 898-4296
Willowdale Health Services	New Holstein, WI	0.9 mi	3 of 5	49	(920) 898-5706
Rocky Knoll Health Care	Plymouth, WI	12 mi	3 of 5	149	(920) 893-6441
Plymouth Health Services	Plymouth, WI	16 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 893-4777
Sheboygan Senior Community Inc	Sheboygan, WI	20 mi	1 of 5	60	(920) 458-2137
Complete Care At Manitowoc LLC	Manitowoc, WI	20 mi	4 of 5	150	(920) 683-4100

Hospices serving New Holstein

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calumet County Hospice Agency	Chilton, WI	6.8 mi	(920) 849-1432
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	21 mi	(920) 467-1800
Compassus Milwaukee	Sheboygan, WI	23 mi	(920) 452-1851
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	25 mi	(920) 727-2000

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

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 36% of the $4,194 monthly median income of New Holstein 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 New Holstein: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Holstein?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Homestead Health Services in New Holstein (0.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rocky Knoll Health Care in Plymouth (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Holstein?

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 36% of the $4,194 monthly median income of New Holstein 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 New Holstein, WI