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

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Haven, MI: the local picture

274

residents 85 or older (6.9% of all residents)

1,672

residents 65 or older (42% of South Haven)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Van Buren County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Haven has about 274 residents aged 85 or older among 1,672 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Van Buren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older South Haven 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.

South Haven compared with Van Buren County and Michigan

Census figure	South Haven	Van Buren County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	6.9%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	42%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	13%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,938	$49,532	—

Older residents in towns around South Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paw Paw Lake, MI	13 mi	920	258
Benton Heights, MI	21 mi	361	64
Benton Harbor, MI	22 mi	918	64
Paw Paw, MI	23 mi	602	75
Allegan, MI	24 mi	729	33
St. Joseph, MI	24 mi	1,881	234

Nursing homes near South Haven

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Community	South Haven, MI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	70	(269) 637-5147
The Orchards At Douglas Cove	Douglas, MI	17 mi	2 of 5	51	(269) 857-2141
Ely Manor	Allegan, MI	22 mi	1 of 5	101	(269) 673-1500
Allegan County Medical Care Facility	Allegan, MI	22 mi	5 of 5	39	(269) 673-2102

Hospices serving South Haven

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wings Of Hope Hospice	Allegan, MI	22 mi	(269) 686-8659
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan	Saint Joseph, MI	26 mi	(269) 429-7100
Hospice Of Holland	Holland, MI	27 mi	(616) 396-2972
Centrica Care Navigators	Kalamazoo, MI	31 mi	(269) 345-0273

Straight-line miles from the center of South Haven. 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 South Haven

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 25% of the $5,912 monthly median income of South Haven 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 South Haven: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Haven?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are South Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Community in South Haven (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Orchards At Douglas Cove in Douglas (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ely Manor in Allegan (22 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Haven?

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 25% of the $5,912 monthly median income of South Haven 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.

More near South Haven

More senior care near South Haven

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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 South Haven, MI