Dementia Care in Pearl Beach, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pearl Beach, MI: the local picture

111

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1,164

residents 65 or older (26% of Pearl Beach)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in St. Clair County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pearl Beach has about 111 residents aged 85 or older among 1,164 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in St. Clair County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Pearl Beach 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.

Pearl Beach compared with St. Clair County and Michigan

Census figure	Pearl Beach	St. Clair County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	2.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,244	$53,405	—

Older residents in towns around Pearl Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Algonac, MI	2.8 mi	941	101
Marine City, MI	7.1 mi	1,173	149
New Baltimore, MI	8.5 mi	2,119	230
New Haven, MI	13 mi	337	22
St. Clair, MI	14 mi	1,127	143
Richmond, MI	15 mi	1,001	102

Nursing homes near Pearl Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Village Of East Harbor	Chesterfield Township, MI	9.7 mi	3 of 5	102	(586) 725-6030
Medilodge Of St. Clair	East China, MI	12 mi	3 of 5	158	(810) 329-4736
Michigan Veterans Home Of Chesterfield Township	Chesterfield Township, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	128	(586) 719-6791
Lakepointe Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center	Clinton Township, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	134	(586) 468-0827
Martha T Berry Mcf	Mount Clemems, MI	15 mi	4 of 5	217	(586) 469-5265
Medilodge Of Richmond	Richmond, MI	15 mi	4 of 5	126	(586) 727-7562

Hospices serving Pearl Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All American Hospice Care, LLC	Chesterfield Township, MI	10 mi	(586) 255-5520
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	19 mi	(586) 221-3056
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	26 mi	(800) 248-2298
Blue Water Hospice	Port Huron, MI	26 mi	(810) 982-8809

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearl Beach. 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 Pearl Beach

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,187 monthly median income of Pearl Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Pearl Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pearl Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Village Of East Harbor in Chesterfield Township (9.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of St. Clair in East China (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Michigan Veterans Home Of Chesterfield Township in Chesterfield Township (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pearl Beach?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,187 monthly median income of Pearl Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Pearl Beach, MI