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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New London, WI: the local picture

320

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,281

residents 65 or older (17% of New London)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Waupaca County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New London has about 320 residents aged 85 or older among 1,281 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Waupaca County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older New London 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 London compared with Waupaca County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New London	Waupaca County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	13%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	3.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,333	$47,287	—

Older residents in towns around New London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hortonville, WI	6.5 mi	710	30
Greenville, WI	12 mi	1,843	107
Clintonville, WI	16 mi	903	151
Waupaca, WI	17 mi	1,464	209
Fox Crossing, WI	18 mi	3,316	331
Appleton, WI	19 mi	12,420	1,697

Nursing homes near New London

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Joseph Residence	New London, WI	1.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(920) 982-5354
Manawa Com Nur Ctr	Manawa, WI	9.8 mi	1 of 5	25	(920) 596-2566
Avina Of Weyauwega	Weyauwega, WI	10 mi	1 of 5	84	(920) 867-3121
Brewster Village	Appleton, WI	16 mi	4 of 5	204	(920) 832-5400
Greentree Health And Rehabilitation Center	Clintonville, WI	17 mi	3 of 5	50	(715) 823-2194
Bethany Home	Waupaca, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	100	(715) 258-5521

Hospices serving New London

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	15 mi	(920) 212-8533
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	20 mi	(920) 727-2000
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	22 mi	(920) 969-0919
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	33 mi	(920) 336-6455

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

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 64% of the $2,361 monthly median income of New London 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 London: common questions

What nursing homes are near New London?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Joseph Residence in New London (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Manawa Com Nur Ctr in Manawa (9.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avina Of Weyauwega in Weyauwega (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New London?

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 64% of the $2,361 monthly median income of New London 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 London, WI