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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rochester, MN: the local picture

3,236

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

19,980

residents 65 or older (16% of Rochester)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Olmsted County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rochester has about 3,236 residents aged 85 or older among 19,980 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 (29% in Olmsted County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Rochester 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.

Rochester compared with Olmsted County and Minnesota

Census figure	Rochester	Olmsted County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,735	$68,101	—

Older residents in towns around Rochester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Byron, MN	8.2 mi	849	104
Stewartville, MN	11 mi	916	77
Kasson, MN	13 mi	1,037	123
Pine Island, MN	15 mi	558	104
Plainview, MN	19 mi	536	98
Dodge Center, MN	19 mi	419	44

Nursing homes near Rochester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Charter House Inc	Rochester, MN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	32	(507) 266-7862
Rochester Restorative Care Center	Rochester, MN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	85	(507) 288-6514
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth	Rochester, MN	1.4 mi	3 of 5	128	(507) 289-4031
Edenbrook Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	2.1 mi	2 of 5	81	(507) 282-9449
Edenbrook Rochester West	Rochester, MN	2.4 mi	2 of 5	48	(507) 288-1818
Madonna Towers Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	3.5 mi	3 of 5	62	(507) 288-3911

Hospices serving Rochester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	0.8 mi	(507) 285-1930
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	0.8 mi	(507) 888-9700
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	0.8 mi	(507) 284-4002
Crown Capital Strategies, LLC	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	(507) 200-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester

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 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rochester?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Charter House Inc in Rochester (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rochester Restorative Care Center in Rochester (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in Rochester (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rochester?

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 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester 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.

More near Rochester

More senior care near Rochester

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Rochester

More for Rochester families

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 Rochester, MN