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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rhinelander, WI: the local picture

287

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1,427

residents 65 or older (17% of Rhinelander)

39%

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

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rhinelander has about 287 residents aged 85 or older among 1,427 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Oneida County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Rhinelander 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.

Rhinelander compared with Oneida County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Rhinelander	Oneida County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.9%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	2.0%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,929	$55,830	—

Older residents in towns around Rhinelander

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	659	99
Merrill, WI	34 mi	2,041	347
Antigo, WI	37 mi	2,110	504
Maine, WI	42 mi	519	61
Wausau, WI	48 mi	7,741	1,120
Iron River, MI	50 mi	553	41

Nursing homes near Rhinelander

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Friendly Village Nursing And Rehab Center	Rhinelander, WI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	100	(715) 365-6832
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Rhinelander	Rhinelander, WI	3.3 mi	2 of 5	122	(715) 420-0728
Tomahawk Health Services	Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 453-2164
Riverview Health Services	Tomahawk, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	50	(715) 453-2511
Careview Health And Rehab Of Minocqua	Minocqua, WI	22 mi	1 of 5	72	(715) 356-6016

Hospices serving Rhinelander

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Northern Wisconsin	Arbor Vitae, WI	23 mi	(715) 301-7200
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care	Wausau, WI	48 mi	(715) 842-7707
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	48 mi	(715) 847-2424
Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	75 mi	(715) 344-4541

Straight-line miles from the center of Rhinelander. 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 Rhinelander

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 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rhinelander?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Friendly Village Nursing And Rehab Center in Rhinelander (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Rhinelander in Rhinelander (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rhinelander?

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 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander, WI