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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pipestone, MN: the local picture

154

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

812

residents 65 or older (20% of Pipestone)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Pipestone County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pipestone has about 154 residents aged 85 or older among 812 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Pipestone County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Pipestone 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.

Pipestone compared with Pipestone County and Minnesota

Census figure	Pipestone	Pipestone County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	6.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,438	$49,601	—

Older residents in towns around Pipestone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dell Rapids, SD	23 mi	703	65
Luverne, MN	24 mi	1,145	138
Brandon, SD	31 mi	1,627	228
Brookings, SD	32 mi	2,888	282
Sioux Falls, SD	38 mi	28,329	2,970
Madison, SD	40 mi	1,384	308

Nursing homes near Pipestone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone	Pipestone, MN	1.8 mi	3 of 5	82	(507) 825-5428
Edgebrook Care Center	Edgerton, MN	12 mi	1 of 5	54	(507) 442-7121
Riverview Healthcare Center	Flandreau, SD	14 mi	1 of 5	63	(605) 997-2481
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Care Center	Flandreau, SD	15 mi	3 of 5	42	(605) 573-2100
Avera Sunrise Manor	Tyler, MN	21 mi	4 of 5	30	(507) 247-5839
Palisade Healthcare Center	Garretson, SD	21 mi	1 of 5	55	(605) 594-3466

Hospices serving Pipestone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avera@Home Pipestone	Pipestone, MN	2.3 mi	(507) 825-6024
Hospice Of Murray County Inc	Slayton, MN	28 mi	(507) 836-8114
Avera @ Home	Sioux Falls, SD	37 mi	(605) 322-7705
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	37 mi	(605) 312-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Pipestone. 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 Pipestone

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 40% of the $4,037 monthly median income of Pipestone 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 Pipestone: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pipestone?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone in Pipestone (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pipestone?

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 40% of the $4,037 monthly median income of Pipestone 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 Pipestone, MN