Dementia Care in St. Francis, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in St. Francis, WI: the local picture

517

residents 85 or older (5.7% of all residents)

2,307

residents 65 or older (26% of St. Francis)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

St. Francis has about 517 residents aged 85 or older among 2,307 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.

54% of older St. Francis 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.

St. Francis compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	St. Francis	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	5.7%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	19%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,847	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around St. Francis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cudahy, WI	1.7 mi	3,688	520
South Milwaukee, WI	4.1 mi	3,855	381
West Milwaukee, WI	5.8 mi	538	7
Oak Creek, WI	6.5 mi	5,627	530
Greenfield, WI	6.8 mi	8,162	1,431
Greendale, WI	6.9 mi	3,191	527

Nursing homes near St. Francis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Francis Health Services	Saint Francis, WI	0.7 mi	3 of 5	34	(414) 483-3611
Wheaton Franciscan Hc - Terrace At St Francis	Milwaukee, WI	3.6 mi	1 of 5	81	(414) 389-3200
St Ann Health And Rehabilitation Center	Milwaukee, WI	4.4 mi	4 of 5	50	(414) 383-2630
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Greenfield	Milwaukee, WI	4.5 mi	1 of 5	112	(414) 282-1300
Maple Ridge Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	4.6 mi	2 of 5	80	(414) 282-2600
Mercy Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	4.8 mi	3 of 5	60	(414) 383-3699

Hospices serving St. Francis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	8.2 mi	(414) 203-8310
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	8.2 mi	(414) 455-9510
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	8.5 mi	(414) 615-5900
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	8.7 mi	(414) 231-3130

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Francis. 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 St. Francis

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 44% of the $3,404 monthly median income of St. Francis 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 St. Francis: common questions

What nursing homes are near St. Francis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Francis Health Services in Saint Francis (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Wheaton Franciscan Hc - Terrace At St Francis in Milwaukee (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Ann Health And Rehabilitation Center in Milwaukee (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in St. Francis?

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 44% of the $3,404 monthly median income of St. Francis 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 St. Francis, WI