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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Princeton, MN: the local picture

226

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

1,286

residents 65 or older (24% of Princeton)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Mille Lacs County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Princeton has about 226 residents aged 85 or older among 1,286 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Mille Lacs County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Princeton 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.

Princeton compared with Mille Lacs County and Minnesota

Census figure	Princeton	Mille Lacs County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	3.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,939	$48,972	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Zimmerman, MN	8.8 mi	424	30
Milaca, MN	13 mi	686	117
St. Francis, MN	15 mi	922	115
Elk River, MN	16 mi	3,663	575
Foley, MN	17 mi	392	96
Nowthen, MN	17 mi	576	77

Nursing homes near Princeton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center	Princeton, MN	0.4 mi	5 of 5	86	(763) 389-0410
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center	Milaca, MN	13 mi	5 of 5	70	(320) 983-2185
Gracepointe Crossing Gables	Cambridge, MN	17 mi	5 of 5	110	(763) 689-1474
The Gardens At Foley LLC	Foley, MN	17 mi	2 of 5	78	(320) 968-6201
Guardian Angels Care Center	Elk River, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	120	(763) 635-5475
Cura Of Monticello	Monticello, MN	21 mi	2 of 5	67	(763) 271-2333

Hospices serving Princeton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	18 mi	(763) 241-0654
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	29 mi	(320) 372-4300
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	29 mi	(320) 201-5930
Centracare Hospice	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	(320) 259-9375

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 $3,995 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Princeton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elim Wellspring Health Care Center in Princeton (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center in Milaca (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Gracepointe Crossing Gables in Cambridge (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Princeton?

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 $3,995 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton, MN