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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Red Wing, MN: the local picture

519

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

3,493

residents 65 or older (21% of Red Wing)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Goodhue County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Red Wing has about 519 residents aged 85 or older among 3,493 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Goodhue County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Red Wing 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.

Red Wing compared with Goodhue County and Minnesota

Census figure	Red Wing	Goodhue County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,856	$60,009	—

Older residents in towns around Red Wing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ellsworth, WI	12 mi	354	80
Cannon Falls, MN	15 mi	922	164
Prescott, WI	15 mi	884	64
Hastings, MN	16 mi	4,383	571
Lake City, MN	19 mi	1,482	228
River Falls, WI	19 mi	1,941	240

Nursing homes near Red Wing

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Crispin Living Community	Red Wing, MN	5.2 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 388-1234
Ellsworth Health Services	Ellsworth, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 273-5821
Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community	Prescott, WI	15 mi	3 of 5	65	(715) 262-5661
Augustana Care Hastings Health And Rehabilitation	Hastings, MN	16 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 437-6176
Regina Senior Living	Hastings, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	57	(651) 480-4333
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City	Lake City, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	90	(651) 345-1144

Hospices serving Red Wing

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	33 mi	(651) 735-3656
Crown Capital Strategies, LLC	Rochester, MN	37 mi	(507) 200-1111
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	39 mi	(507) 284-4002
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	40 mi	(507) 888-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Wing. 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 Red Wing

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 34% of the $4,738 monthly median income of Red Wing 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 Red Wing: common questions

What nursing homes are near Red Wing?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Crispin Living Community in Red Wing (5.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ellsworth Health Services in Ellsworth (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community in Prescott (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Red Wing?

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 34% of the $4,738 monthly median income of Red Wing 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 Red Wing, MN