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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Romulus, MI: the local picture

315

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

3,919

residents 65 or older (16% of Romulus)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Wayne County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Romulus has about 315 residents aged 85 or older among 3,919 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 (37% in Wayne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Romulus 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.

Romulus compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	Romulus	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,543	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around Romulus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wayne, MI	3.8 mi	2,989	238
Taylor, MI	5.0 mi	10,412	1,115
Inkster, MI	5.4 mi	3,114	232
Belleville, MI	6.2 mi	771	91
Westland, MI	6.6 mi	14,401	1,664
Garden City, MI	7.1 mi	4,549	558

Nursing homes near Romulus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Creek Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center	Wayne, MI	3.0 mi	3 of 5	49	(734) 721-0740
Special Tree Neurocare Center	Romulus, MI	3.0 mi	4 of 5	4	(734) 893-1094
The Orchards At Wayne	Wayne, MI	3.6 mi	2 of 5	179	(734) 729-4436
Maple Manor Rehab Center	Wayne, MI	3.8 mi	3 of 5	59	(734) 727-0440
Imperial, A Villa Center	Dearborn Heights, MI	4.8 mi	2 of 5	265	(313) 291-6200
Regency, A Villa Center	Taylor, MI	5.0 mi	2 of 5	244	(734) 287-4710

Hospices serving Romulus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Care Hospice, LLC	Canton, MI	6.9 mi	(734) 945-2832
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southgate, LLC	Southgate, MI	8.6 mi	(734) 282-0209
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan LP	Canton, MI	9.2 mi	(248) 480-4440
St Croix Hospice Plymouth	Livonia, MI	12 mi	(734) 822-9433

Straight-line miles from the center of Romulus. 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 Romulus

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 42% of the $3,462 monthly median income of Romulus 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 Romulus: common questions

What nursing homes are near Romulus?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Creek Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center in Wayne (3.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Special Tree Neurocare Center in Romulus (3.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Orchards At Wayne in Wayne (3.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Romulus?

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 42% of the $3,462 monthly median income of Romulus 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 Romulus, MI