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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oshkosh, WI: the local picture

1,471

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

10,291

residents 65 or older (15% of Oshkosh)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Winnebago County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oshkosh has about 1,471 residents aged 85 or older among 10,291 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Winnebago County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Oshkosh 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.

Oshkosh compared with Winnebago County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oshkosh	Winnebago County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	7.9%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	5.9%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,695	$53,870	—

Older residents in towns around Oshkosh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Omro, WI	8.7 mi	787	74
Winneconne, WI	9.6 mi	557	78
Neenah, WI	11 mi	4,296	609
Fox Crossing, WI	14 mi	3,316	331
Menasha, WI	15 mi	2,578	187
North Fond du Lac, WI	15 mi	925	76

Nursing homes near Oshkosh

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethel Home	Oshkosh, WI	0.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(920) 235-4653
Evergreen Health Center	Oshkosh, WI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(920) 233-2340
Edenbrook Of Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	2.1 mi	3 of 5	110	(920) 233-4011
Eden Rehab Suites And Green House Homes	Oshkosh, WI	2.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 651-4000
Park View Health Center	Oshkosh, WI	4.1 mi	5 of 5	168	(920) 237-6300
Edenbrook Omro	Omro, WI	9.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 685-2755

Hospices serving Oshkosh

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	12 mi	(920) 727-2000
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	18 mi	(920) 926-1144
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	18 mi	(920) 923-7950
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	18 mi	(920) 969-0919

Straight-line miles from the center of Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh

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 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oshkosh?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bethel Home in Oshkosh (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Evergreen Health Center in Oshkosh (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Edenbrook Of Oshkosh in Oshkosh (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oshkosh?

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 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh, WI