Dementia Care in Swartz Creek, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Swartz Creek, MI: the local picture

196

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1,502

residents 65 or older (26% of Swartz Creek)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Genesee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Swartz Creek has about 196 residents aged 85 or older among 1,502 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Genesee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Swartz Creek 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.

Swartz Creek compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Swartz Creek	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	3.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,699	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Swartz Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Flushing, MI	6.9 mi	1,931	215
Flint, MI	7.5 mi	11,327	1,338
Durand, MI	9.4 mi	705	85
Lake Fenton, MI	9.8 mi	1,933	135
Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	1,384	340
Linden, MI	10 mi	725	87

Nursing homes near Swartz Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa At Beecher Place	Flint, MI	3.7 mi	1 of 5	167	(313) 544-0185
Willowbrook Manor	Flint, MI	3.7 mi	2 of 5	130	(810) 733-0290
Kith Haven	Flint, MI	6.2 mi	1 of 5	159	(810) 235-6676
Regency At Grand Blanc	Grand Blanc, MI	7.2 mi	5 of 5	138	(810) 695-8920
Majestic Care Of Flushing	Flushing, MI	7.4 mi	1 of 5	140	(810) 659-5695
Durand Senior Care And Rehab Center	Durand, MI	8.8 mi	4 of 5	141	(989) 288-3166

Hospices serving Swartz Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Americans Hospice Care, Inc	Flint, MI	3.3 mi	(810) 230-9740
Mid Michigan Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Flint, MI	3.3 mi	(810) 732-7333
Gentiva	Flint, MI	3.3 mi	(810) 733-7250
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Flint	Flint, MI	3.3 mi	(810) 422-9453

Straight-line miles from the center of Swartz Creek. 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 Swartz Creek

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 30% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Swartz Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Villa At Beecher Place in Flint (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Willowbrook Manor in Flint (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Kith Haven in Flint (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Swartz Creek?

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 30% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Swartz Creek 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.

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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 Swartz Creek, MI