Dementia Care in Oconto Falls, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oconto Falls, WI: the local picture

86

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

587

residents 65 or older (20% of Oconto Falls)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oconto Falls has about 86 residents aged 85 or older among 587 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Oconto County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Oconto Falls 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.

Oconto Falls compared with Oconto County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oconto Falls	Oconto County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	9.5%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	1.9%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,561	$52,783	—

Older residents in towns around Oconto Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oconto, WI	13 mi	1,270	51
Pulaski, WI	14 mi	443	57
Suamico, WI	17 mi	2,050	142
Howard, WI	21 mi	3,675	421
Shawano, WI	23 mi	1,791	187
Peshtigo, WI	23 mi	704	205

Nursing homes near Oconto Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowbrook At Oconto Falls	Oconto Falls, WI	1.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(920) 848-3272
Oconto Health And Rehab Center	Oconto, WI	13 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 834-4575
Suring Health And Rehab Center	Suring, WI	15 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 842-2191
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-West	Peshtigo, WI	23 mi	5 of 5	90	(715) 582-3906
Birch Hill Health Services	Shawano, WI	23 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 526-3161
Green Bay Health Services	Green Bay, WI	23 mi	2 of 5	125	(920) 499-5177

Hospices serving Oconto Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	22 mi	(920) 278-2499
Moments Hospice Of Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	22 mi	(877) 666-3687
Compassus Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	(920) 321-2004
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	30 mi	(920) 336-6455

Straight-line miles from the center of Oconto Falls. 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 Oconto Falls

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 38% of the $3,963 monthly median income of Oconto Falls 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 Oconto Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oconto Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Meadowbrook At Oconto Falls in Oconto Falls (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oconto Health And Rehab Center in Oconto (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Suring Health And Rehab Center in Suring (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oconto Falls?

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 38% of the $3,963 monthly median income of Oconto Falls 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 Oconto Falls, WI