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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oconto, WI: the local picture

51

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,270

residents 65 or older (27% of Oconto)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oconto has about 51 residents aged 85 or older among 1,270 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.

28% 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.

32% of older Oconto 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 compared with Oconto County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oconto	Oconto County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	27%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.5%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	1.9%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,474	$52,783	—

Older residents in towns around Oconto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	704	205
Oconto Falls, WI	13 mi	587	86
Marinette, WI	18 mi	2,192	436
Menominee, MI	20 mi	1,979	294
Suamico, WI	20 mi	2,050	142
Pulaski, WI	24 mi	443	57

Nursing homes near Oconto

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oconto Health And Rehab Center	Oconto, WI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 834-4575
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-West	Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	90	(715) 582-3906
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-East	Peshtigo, WI	14 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 582-3962
Meadowbrook At Oconto Falls	Oconto Falls, WI	14 mi	2 of 5	99	(920) 848-3272
Luther Home	Marinette, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	80	(715) 732-0155
Menominee Health Services	Menominee, MI	20 mi	5 of 5	39	(906) 863-9941

Hospices serving Oconto

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	(920) 278-2499
Moments Hospice Of Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	(877) 666-3687
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	28 mi	(920) 288-5107
Amedisys Hospice Of Green Bay	Bellevue, WI	28 mi	(920) 339-9065

Straight-line miles from the center of Oconto. 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

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 $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oconto?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oconto Health And Rehab Center in Oconto (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rennes Health And Rehab Center-West in Peshtigo (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rennes Health And Rehab Center-East in Peshtigo (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oconto?

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 $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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, WI