In-Home Dementia Care in Pleasant Prairie, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pleasant Prairie, WI: the local picture

384

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

4,165

residents 65 or older (19% of Pleasant Prairie)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Kenosha County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pleasant Prairie has about 384 residents aged 85 or older among 4,165 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Kenosha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Pleasant Prairie 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.

Pleasant Prairie compared with Kenosha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Pleasant Prairie	Kenosha County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.4%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	13%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,809	$60,926	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasant Prairie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kenosha, WI	4.2 mi	13,721	1,595
Winthrop Harbor, IL	4.5 mi	1,493	89
Zion, IL	5.0 mi	2,797	352
Wadsworth, IL	5.6 mi	867	172
Beach Park, IL	5.9 mi	2,647	253
Bristol, WI	6.2 mi	1,022	72

Nursing homes near Pleasant Prairie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avina On 32nd	Kenosha, WI	2.6 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 694-8300
Complete Care At Grande Prairie	Pleasant Prairie, WI	3.3 mi	2 of 5	118	(262) 612-2800
Sheridan Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kenosha, WI	3.7 mi	2 of 5	81	(262) 658-4141
Allure Of Zion	Zion, IL	4.4 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 746-8382
Clairidge House	Kenosha, WI	4.8 mi	1 of 5	87	(262) 656-7500
Avina Of Kenosha	Kenosha, WI	5.6 mi	2 of 5	153	(262) 658-4622

Hospices serving Pleasant Prairie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	0.2 mi	(262) 652-4400
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	11 mi	(847) 672-9225
Journeycare - Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	25 mi	(844) 656-8763
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	28 mi	(847) 983-0017

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant Prairie. 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 Pleasant Prairie

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 22% of the $6,734 monthly median income of Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pleasant Prairie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avina On 32nd in Kenosha (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Grande Prairie in Pleasant Prairie (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sheridan Health And Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pleasant Prairie?

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 22% of the $6,734 monthly median income of Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie, WI