In-Home Dementia Care in Oak Park Heights, MN

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oak Park Heights, MN: the local picture

505

residents 85 or older (11% of all residents)

1,489

residents 65 or older (31% of Oak Park Heights)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oak Park Heights has about 505 residents aged 85 or older among 1,489 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Oak Park Heights 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.

Oak Park Heights compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Oak Park Heights	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	11%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	31%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,860	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Park Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bayport, MN	2.0 mi	497	89
Stillwater, MN	2.0 mi	3,840	287
North Hudson, WI	3.7 mi	686	29
Lake Elmo, MN	5.8 mi	2,217	218
Grant, MN	6.0 mi	757	83
Hudson, WI	6.2 mi	2,918	489

Nursing homes near Oak Park Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gables Of Boutwells Landing	Oak Park Heights, MN	1.0 mi	4 of 5	108	(651) 430-7200
The Estates At Greeley LLC	Stillwater, MN	1.4 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 439-5775
The Estates At Linden LLC	Stillwater, MN	1.8 mi	5 of 5	51	(651) 439-5004
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater	Stillwater, MN	2.2 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 439-7180
Christian Community Home	Hudson, WI	5.4 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 386-9303
Maplewood Rehabilitation Center	Maplewood, MN	10 mi	1 of 5	115	(651) 770-1365

Hospices serving Oak Park Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	2.7 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	7.4 mi	(651) 735-3656
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	7.4 mi	(651) 485-5095
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	10 mi	(651) 344-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Park Heights. 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 Oak Park Heights

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oak Park Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gables Of Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Estates At Greeley LLC in Stillwater (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Estates At Linden LLC in Stillwater (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oak Park Heights?

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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.

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