Dementia Care in Pine Island, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pine Island, MN: the local picture

104

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

558

residents 65 or older (16% of Pine Island)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pine Island has about 104 residents aged 85 or older among 558 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Goodhue County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Pine Island 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.

Pine Island compared with Goodhue County and Minnesota

Census figure	Pine Island	Goodhue County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.1%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,216	$60,009	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Zumbrota, MN	7.1 mi	925	229
Byron, MN	11 mi	849	104
Kasson, MN	13 mi	1,037	123
Rochester, MN	15 mi	19,980	3,236
Dodge Center, MN	16 mi	419	44
Plainview, MN	23 mi	536	98

Nursing homes near Pine Island

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edenbrook Pine Haven	Pine Island, MN	1.1 mi	2 of 5	70	(507) 356-8304
Zumbrota Care Center	Zumbrota, MN	6.9 mi	4 of 5	42	(507) 732-8400
Rochester Rehabilitation And Living Center	Rochester, MN	11 mi	1 of 5	56	(507) 322-5555
Madonna Towers Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	11 mi	3 of 5	62	(507) 288-3911
Edenbrook Rochester West	Rochester, MN	12 mi	2 of 5	48	(507) 288-1818
Edenbrook Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	81	(507) 282-9449

Hospices serving Pine Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crown Capital Strategies, LLC	Rochester, MN	12 mi	(507) 200-1111
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	15 mi	(507) 284-4002
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	15 mi	(507) 285-1930
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	15 mi	(507) 888-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Island. 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 Pine Island

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 34% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Pine Island 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 Pine Island: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pine Island?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edenbrook Pine Haven in Pine Island (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Zumbrota Care Center in Zumbrota (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rochester Rehabilitation And Living Center in Rochester (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pine Island?

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 34% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Pine Island 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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Pine Island, MN