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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Richfield, MN: the local picture

1,119

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

6,995

residents 65 or older (19% of Richfield)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Richfield has about 1,119 residents aged 85 or older among 6,995 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 (27% in Hennepin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Richfield 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.

Richfield compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Richfield	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,323	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Richfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bloomington, MN	3.5 mi	18,309	2,485
Edina, MN	4.0 mi	12,226	2,104
Minneapolis, MN	6.2 mi	48,538	4,831
St. Louis Park, MN	6.5 mi	8,360	1,371
Hopkins, MN	6.9 mi	3,227	835
Eagan, MN	7.1 mi	10,943	1,007

Nursing homes near Richfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Villas At Richfield	Richfield, MN	1.0 mi	3 of 5	105	(763) 762-1800
Mount Olivet Careview Home	Minneapolis, MN	2.0 mi	4 of 5	155	(612) 827-5677
Mount Olivet Home	Minneapolis, MN	2.0 mi	5 of 5	92	(612) 827-5677
Edenbrook Of Edina	Minneapolis, MN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	80	(952) 925-8500
Aurora On France	Edina, MN	2.4 mi	4 of 5	65	(952) 848-8865
The Estates At Bloomington LLC	Bloomington, MN	2.6 mi	3 of 5	68	(952) 881-8676

Hospices serving Richfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	3.1 mi	(952) 883-6877
Gentiva	Edina, MN	4.5 mi	(612) 361-0022
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	4.6 mi	(651) 635-9173
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	5.9 mi	(952) 737-4350

Straight-line miles from the center of Richfield. 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 Richfield

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 32% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Richfield 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 Richfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Richfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Villas At Richfield in Richfield (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mount Olivet Careview Home in Minneapolis (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mount Olivet Home in Minneapolis (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Richfield?

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 32% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Richfield 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 Richfield, MN