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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Prior Lake, MN: the local picture

349

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

4,396

residents 65 or older (16% of Prior Lake)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Scott County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Prior Lake has about 349 residents aged 85 or older among 4,396 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Prior Lake 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.

Prior Lake compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Prior Lake	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	7.1%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.4%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,356	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Prior Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shakopee, MN	3.6 mi	4,768	393
Savage, MN	4.4 mi	3,918	194
Credit River, MN	5.4 mi	773	48
Burnsville, MN	8.4 mi	10,901	1,144
Eden Prairie, MN	8.6 mi	10,773	963
Bloomington, MN	9.5 mi	18,309	2,485

Nursing homes near Prior Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center	Shakopee, MN	4.3 mi	3 of 5	105	(952) 233-4411
Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center	Bloomington, MN	6.7 mi	5 of 5	194	(952) 948-7000
Shakopee Friendship Manor	Shakopee, MN	6.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 445-4155
Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center	Burnsville, MN	8.5 mi	4 of 5	114	(952) 898-8400
Flagstone	Eden Prairie, MN	8.8 mi	4 of 5	72	(952) 829-6500
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	8.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303

Hospices serving Prior Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	9.6 mi	(952) 898-1022
Gentiva	Edina, MN	11 mi	(612) 361-0022
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	13 mi	(952) 883-6877
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	16 mi	(952) 746-9649

Straight-line miles from the center of Prior Lake. 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 Prior Lake

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 26% of the $6,113 monthly median income of Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Prior Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee (4.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center in Bloomington (6.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shakopee Friendship Manor in Shakopee (6.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Prior Lake?

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 26% of the $6,113 monthly median income of Prior Lake 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.

More near Prior Lake

More senior care near Prior Lake

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Prior Lake

More for Prior Lake families

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 Prior Lake, MN