In-Home Dementia Care in North Fond du Lac, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Fond du Lac, WI: the local picture

76

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

925

residents 65 or older (17% of North Fond du Lac)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Fond du Lac has about 76 residents aged 85 or older among 925 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older North Fond du Lac 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.

North Fond du Lac compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin

Census figure	North Fond du Lac	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.6%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	6.0%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,956	$55,400	—

Older residents in towns around North Fond du Lac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fond du Lac, WI	3.5 mi	7,282	1,067
Lomira, WI	15 mi	446	85
Oshkosh, WI	15 mi	10,291	1,471
Waupun, WI	18 mi	1,585	269
Ripon, WI	18 mi	1,814	243
Omro, WI	20 mi	787	74

Nursing homes near North Fond du Lac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home	Fond Du Lac, WI	2.5 mi	3 of 5	85	(920) 921-9520
Avina Of Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	2.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 923-7040
St Francis Home	Fond Du Lac, WI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	90	(920) 923-7980
Avina On Division	Fond Du Lac, WI	3.7 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 921-6800
Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation	Fond Du Lac, WI	3.7 mi	5 of 5	85	(920) 929-3500
Edenbrook Of Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	4.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(920) 922-7342

Hospices serving North Fond du Lac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Generations Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	3.6 mi	(920) 922-0134
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	6.8 mi	(920) 926-1144
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	6.8 mi	(920) 923-7950
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	26 mi	(920) 727-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Fond du Lac. 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 North Fond du Lac

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 44% of the $3,413 monthly median income of North Fond du Lac 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 North Fond du Lac: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Fond du Lac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home in Fond Du Lac (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avina Of Fond Du Lac in Fond Du Lac (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); St Francis Home in Fond Du Lac (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Fond du Lac?

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 44% of the $3,413 monthly median income of North Fond du Lac 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 North Fond du Lac, WI