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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Somerset, WI: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

250

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Somerset)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in St. Croix County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Somerset has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 250 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in St. Croix County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Somerset 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.

Somerset compared with St. Croix County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Somerset	St. Croix County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	3.3%	9.0%

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Richmond, WI	6.1 mi	1,695	331
Stillwater, MN	9.0 mi	3,840	287
Bayport, MN	9.2 mi	497	89
Oak Park Heights, MN	9.2 mi	1,489	505
North Hudson, WI	9.8 mi	686	29
Hudson, WI	12 mi	2,918	489

Nursing homes near Somerset

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Croix Health Center	New Richmond, WI	5.4 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 246-8211
Deerfield Care Center, LLC	New Richmond, WI	5.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 243-3930
The Estates At Linden LLC	Stillwater, MN	8.1 mi	5 of 5	51	(651) 439-5004
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater	Stillwater, MN	8.4 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 439-7180
The Estates At Greeley LLC	Stillwater, MN	8.7 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 439-5775
Gables Of Boutwells Landing	Oak Park Heights, MN	10 mi	4 of 5	108	(651) 430-7200

Hospices serving Somerset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	9.6 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	16 mi	(651) 735-3656
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	19 mi	(715) 629-1888
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	25 mi	(651) 631-6406

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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. 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 Somerset: common questions

What nursing homes are near Somerset?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Croix Health Center in New Richmond (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Deerfield Care Center, LLC in New Richmond (5.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Estates At Linden LLC in Stillwater (8.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Somerset?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Somerset, WI