Dementia Care in Romeo, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Romeo, MI: the local picture

202

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

943

residents 65 or older (26% of Romeo)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Macomb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Romeo has about 202 residents aged 85 or older among 943 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Macomb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Romeo 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.

Romeo compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Romeo	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	9.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,976	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Romeo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Almont, MI	8.3 mi	388	17
Rochester, MI	10 mi	2,024	371
New Haven, MI	12 mi	337	22
Utica, MI	12 mi	1,272	224
Lake Orion, MI	12 mi	569	100
Rochester Hills, MI	13 mi	13,958	1,600

Nursing homes near Romeo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wellbridge Of Romeo	Romeo, MI	0.8 mi	5 of 5	124	(586) 589-3800
Orchard Grove Health Campus	Romeo, MI	2.9 mi	5 of 5	55	(586) 336-0102
The Orchards At Armada	Armada, MI	6.1 mi	5 of 5	67	(586) 784-5322
Regency At Shelby Township	Shelby Township, MI	11 mi	4 of 5	116	(586) 580-5500
Shelby Crossing Health Campus	Shelby Townhip, MI	11 mi	5 of 5	57	(586) 532-2100
The Springs At Rochester Hills Rehab And Nursing C	Rochester Hills, MI	12 mi	1 of 5	126	(248) 651-4422

Hospices serving Romeo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bay Nursing, Inc	Romeo, MI	3.1 mi	(586) 752-1111
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	13 mi	(586) 221-3056
Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills	Rochester Hills, MI	13 mi	(248) 293-2441
All American Hospice Care, LLC	Chesterfield Township, MI	15 mi	(586) 255-5520

Straight-line miles from the center of Romeo. 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 Romeo

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,165 monthly median income of Romeo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Romeo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Romeo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wellbridge Of Romeo in Romeo (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Orchard Grove Health Campus in Romeo (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Orchards At Armada in Armada (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Romeo?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,165 monthly median income of Romeo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Romeo, MI