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

Local figures

Dementia Care in River Falls, WI: the local picture

240

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,941

residents 65 or older (12% of River Falls)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Pierce County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

River Falls has about 240 residents aged 85 or older among 1,941 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (23% in Pierce County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older River 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.

River Falls compared with Pierce County and Wisconsin

Census figure	River Falls	Pierce County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	6.0%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	3.1%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,369	$66,546	—

Older residents in towns around River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hudson, WI	8.8 mi	2,918	489
Afton, MN	9.8 mi	772	63
Prescott, WI	11 mi	884	64
Ellsworth, WI	11 mi	354	80
North Hudson, WI	11 mi	686	29
Bayport, MN	13 mi	497	89

Nursing homes near River Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kinnic Health And Rehabilitation Center	River Falls, WI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	68	(715) 426-6000
Christian Community Home	Hudson, WI	9.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 386-9303
Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community	Prescott, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	65	(715) 262-5661
Ellsworth Health Services	Ellsworth, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 273-5821
Hammond Health Services	Hammond, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 796-2218
Baldwin Care Center	Baldwin, WI	14 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 684-3231

Hospices serving River Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Hudson	Hudson, WI	9.9 mi	(534) 200-4502
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	15 mi	(715) 629-1888
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	18 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	18 mi	(651) 735-3656

Straight-line miles from the center of River 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 River Falls

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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near River Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kinnic Health And Rehabilitation Center in River Falls (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Christian Community Home in Hudson (9.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community in Prescott (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in River Falls?

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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls, WI