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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sussex, WI: the local picture

190

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,561

residents 65 or older (13% of Sussex)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Waukesha County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sussex has about 190 residents aged 85 or older among 1,561 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Waukesha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Sussex 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.

Sussex compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Sussex	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	7.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,364	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Sussex

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lisbon, WI	2.0 mi	2,296	179
Merton, WI	4.4 mi	353	31
Pewaukee, WI	4.8 mi	3,786	325
Menomonee Falls, WI	5.5 mi	8,302	1,569
Hartland, WI	6.0 mi	1,940	336
Richfield, WI	7.2 mi	2,444	174

Nursing homes near Sussex

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Menomonee Falls Health Services	Menomonee Falls, WI	5.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(262) 255-1180
Lindengrove Menomonee Falls	Menomonee Falls, WI	5.6 mi	1 of 5	73	(262) 253-2700
Franciscan Woods	Brookfield, WI	6.2 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 785-1114
Complete Care At Care Age	Brookfield, WI	6.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 821-3939
Complete Care At Germantown	Germantown, WI	7.4 mi	4 of 5	121	(262) 509-3300
Aria Of Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	7.8 mi	1 of 5	105	(262) 547-2123

Hospices serving Sussex

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Allay Hospice	Brookfield, WI	6.2 mi	(262) 787-2980
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	8.0 mi	(262) 293-3951
Brighton Hospice Wisconsin	Brookfield, WI	8.2 mi	(262) 794-3980
St Croix Hospice Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	8.7 mi	(262) 796-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Sussex. 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 Sussex

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 32% of the $4,697 monthly median income of Sussex 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 Sussex: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sussex?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Menomonee Falls Health Services in Menomonee Falls (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lindengrove Menomonee Falls in Menomonee Falls (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Franciscan Woods in Brookfield (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sussex?

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 32% of the $4,697 monthly median income of Sussex 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.

More near Sussex

More senior care near Sussex

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Other care in Sussex

More for Sussex families

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 Sussex, WI