In-Home Dementia Care in South Milwaukee, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Milwaukee, WI: the local picture

381

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

3,855

residents 65 or older (19% of South Milwaukee)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Milwaukee has about 381 residents aged 85 or older among 3,855 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older South Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	South Milwaukee	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	15%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	19%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,074	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around South Milwaukee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cudahy, WI	2.4 mi	3,688	520
Oak Creek, WI	3.0 mi	5,627	530
St. Francis, WI	4.1 mi	2,307	517
Greendale, WI	7.3 mi	3,191	527
Franklin, WI	7.8 mi	7,040	1,094
Greenfield, WI	8.0 mi	8,162	1,431

Nursing homes near South Milwaukee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chi Franciscan Villa	South Milwaukee, WI	1.1 mi	1 of 5	90	(414) 764-4100
Willowcrest Health Services	South Milwaukee, WI	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(414) 762-7336
St Francis Health Services	Saint Francis, WI	4.4 mi	3 of 5	34	(414) 483-3611
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Greenfield	Milwaukee, WI	4.7 mi	1 of 5	112	(414) 282-1300
Medical Suites At Oak Creek (The)	Oak Creek, WI	4.7 mi	not rated	144	(414) 435-2005
Maple Ridge Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	4.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(414) 282-2600

Hospices serving South Milwaukee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	9.9 mi	(414) 231-3130
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	11 mi	(414) 203-8310
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	11 mi	(414) 455-9510
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	12 mi	(414) 615-5900

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

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, which is 35% of the $4,340 monthly median income of South Milwaukee households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 South Milwaukee: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Milwaukee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chi Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Willowcrest Health Services in South Milwaukee (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); St Francis Health Services in Saint Francis (4.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Milwaukee?

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, which is 35% of the $4,340 monthly median income of South Milwaukee households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Milwaukee, WI