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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Redwood Falls, MN: the local picture

209

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,237

residents 65 or older (24% of Redwood Falls)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Redwood County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Redwood Falls has about 209 residents aged 85 or older among 1,237 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Redwood County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Redwood Falls 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.

Redwood Falls compared with Redwood County and Minnesota

Census figure	Redwood Falls	Redwood County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	5.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,525	$46,975	—

Older residents in towns around Redwood Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sleepy Eye, MN	25 mi	748	176
Granite Falls, MN	28 mi	609	61
Marshall, MN	35 mi	2,374	388
New Ulm, MN	35 mi	2,869	542
Willmar, MN	40 mi	4,021	608
Montevideo, MN	41 mi	1,192	233

Nursing homes near Redwood Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Valley Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Redwood Falls, MN	0.5 mi	3 of 5	43	(507) 637-5711
Franklin Restorative Care Center	Franklin, MN	11 mi	1 of 5	40	(507) 557-2211
Wabasso Restorative Care Center	Wabasso, MN	12 mi	1 of 5	44	(507) 342-5166
Gil-Mor Manor	Morgan, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	35	(507) 249-3143
Olivia Restorative Care Center	Olivia, MN	17 mi	1 of 5	60	(320) 523-1652
Renvilla Health Center	Renville, MN	17 mi	5 of 5	38	(320) 329-8381

Hospices serving Redwood Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Centracare Hospice	Redwood Falls, MN	0.9 mi	(507) 637-4579
Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice	Olivia, MN	17 mi	(320) 523-1261
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	34 mi	(507) 537-7070
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	92 mi	(763) 205-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood Falls. 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 Redwood Falls

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Redwood Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Valley Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC in Redwood Falls (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Franklin Restorative Care Center in Franklin (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wabasso Restorative Care Center in Wabasso (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Redwood Falls?

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls, MN