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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tomah, WI: the local picture

461

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

1,987

residents 65 or older (21% of Tomah)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Monroe County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tomah has about 461 residents aged 85 or older among 1,987 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Tomah 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.

Tomah compared with Monroe County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Tomah	Monroe County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	9.0%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,931	$49,811	—

Older residents in towns around Tomah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sparta, WI	16 mi	1,636	142
New Lisbon, WI	19 mi	331	39
Mauston, WI	25 mi	880	172
Black River Falls, WI	27 mi	917	147
West Salem, WI	30 mi	975	123
Viroqua, WI	35 mi	1,191	142

Nursing homes near Tomah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tomah Nursing And Rehab	Tomah, WI	1.3 mi	2 of 5	74	(608) 372-3241
Rolling Hills Rehab Ctr	Sparta, WI	16 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 269-8800
Morrow Memorial Home	Sparta, WI	16 mi	5 of 5	78	(608) 269-3168
Crest View Nursing Home	New Lisbon, WI	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 562-3667
Elroy Health Services	Elroy, WI	20 mi	1 of 5	80	(608) 462-8491

Hospices serving Tomah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Touch	Tomah, WI	1.4 mi	(608) 374-0250
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	38 mi	(608) 775-8435
St Croix Hospice La Crosse	La Crosse, WI	38 mi	(608) 405-7592
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	51 mi	(608) 448-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Tomah. 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 Tomah

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 42% of the $3,578 monthly median income of Tomah 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 Tomah: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tomah?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tomah Nursing And Rehab in Tomah (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rolling Hills Rehab Ctr in Sparta (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tomah?

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 42% of the $3,578 monthly median income of Tomah 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 Tomah, WI