Dementia Care in Saugatuck, CT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Saugatuck, CT: the local picture

104

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

664

residents 65 or older (23% of Saugatuck)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Saugatuck has about 104 residents aged 85 or older among 664 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Saugatuck 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.

Saugatuck compared with Western Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Saugatuck	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	30%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$195,909	$92,472	—

Older residents in towns around Saugatuck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Compo, CT	1.2 mi	680	80
Westport Village, CT	2.2 mi	589	151
Greens Farms, CT	2.5 mi	469	78
Old Hill, CT	2.7 mi	459	26
Norwalk, CT	3.0 mi	15,632	2,035
Staples, CT	3.7 mi	1,415	162

Nursing homes near Saugatuck

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Norwalk Care Center	Norwalk, CT	2.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(203) 853-0010
Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center	Norwalk, CT	2.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(203) 847-5893
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk	Norwalk, CT	3.2 mi	2 of 5	150	(203) 847-9686
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	Southport, CT	4.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(203) 259-7894
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc	Fairfield, CT	5.8 mi	1 of 5	170	(203) 255-3573
Waveny Care Center	New Canaan, CT	6.6 mi	5 of 5	106	(203) 594-5200

Hospices serving Saugatuck

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Home Care	Norwalk, CT	2.4 mi	(203) 497-3888
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County, Inc	Wilton, CT	7.2 mi	(203) 762-8958
Caring Hospice Services Of Connecticut LLC	Stamford, CT	8.6 mi	(203) 674-8380
Mozaic Hospice	Bridgeport, CT	9.9 mi	(203) 396-1136

Straight-line miles from the center of Saugatuck. 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 Saugatuck

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 10% of the $16,326 monthly median income of Saugatuck households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Saugatuck: common questions

What nursing homes are near Saugatuck?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Norwalk Care Center in Norwalk (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center in Norwalk (2.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk in Norwalk (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Saugatuck?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 10% of the $16,326 monthly median income of Saugatuck households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Saugatuck, CT