Dementia Care in Racine, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Racine, WI: the local picture

1,131

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

10,814

residents 65 or older (14% of Racine)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Racine County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Racine has about 1,131 residents aged 85 or older among 10,814 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Racine County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Racine 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.

Racine compared with Racine County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Racine	Racine County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.9%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	9.1%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,645	$60,265	—

Older residents in towns around Racine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Pleasant, WI	3.8 mi	6,155	776
Sturtevant, WI	4.8 mi	740	68
Caledonia, WI	5.9 mi	5,291	532
Somers, WI	6.9 mi	1,159	85
Yorkville, WI	9.5 mi	673	50
Kenosha, WI	10 mi	13,721	1,595

Nursing homes near Racine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lincoln Park Nursing And Rehab LLC	Racine, WI	2.0 mi	1 of 5	122	(262) 637-9751
Complete Care At Ridgewood LLC	Racine, WI	2.6 mi	3 of 5	200	(262) 554-6440
Ascension Living - Lakeshore At Siena	Racine, WI	4.9 mi	1 of 5	60	(262) 898-9100
Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kenosha, WI	8.2 mi	1 of 5	128	(262) 657-6175
Avina Of Kenosha	Kenosha, WI	8.7 mi	2 of 5	153	(262) 658-4622
Brookside Care Center	Kenosha, WI	8.7 mi	5 of 5	154	(262) 653-3800

Hospices serving Racine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice South	Mount Pleasant, WI	2.1 mi	(262) 381-3931
Moments Hospice Of Milwaukee	Mount Pleasant, WI	2.1 mi	(414) 485-9001
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	14 mi	(262) 652-4400
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	20 mi	(414) 231-3130

Straight-line miles from the center of Racine. 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 Racine

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 33% of the $4,554 monthly median income of Racine 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 Racine: common questions

What nursing homes are near Racine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lincoln Park Nursing And Rehab LLC in Racine (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Ridgewood LLC in Racine (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ascension Living - Lakeshore At Siena in Racine (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Racine?

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 33% of the $4,554 monthly median income of Racine 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 Racine, WI