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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vicksburg, MI: the local picture

46

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

345

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Vicksburg)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Kalamazoo County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vicksburg has about 46 residents aged 85 or older among 345 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Kalamazoo County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Vicksburg 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.

Vicksburg compared with Kalamazoo County and Michigan

Census figure	Vicksburg	Kalamazoo County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	8.2%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	7.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,370	$58,046	—

Older residents in towns around Vicksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Portage, MI	5.8 mi	8,857	1,017
Kalamazoo, MI	11 mi	8,027	1,058
Eastwood, MI	12 mi	909	119
Three Rivers, MI	13 mi	1,178	109
Westwood, MI	13 mi	1,802	295
Comstock Northwest, MI	14 mi	1,228	127

Nursing homes near Vicksburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Portage	Portage, MI	6.0 mi	3 of 5	117	(269) 323-7748
Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center	Kalamazoo, MI	10 mi	1 of 5	84	(269) 381-4290
The Orchards At Three Rivers	Three Rivers, MI	10 mi	1 of 5	87	(269) 279-7441
Medilodge Of Kalamazoo	Kalamazoo, MI	12 mi	2 of 5	39	(269) 375-2020
Villa At Borgess Place	Kalamazoo, MI	13 mi	2 of 5	101	(269) 552-6500
The Laurels Of Galesburg	Galesburg, MI	13 mi	1 of 5	93	(269) 665-7043

Hospices serving Vicksburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Kalamazoo	Portage, MI	5.1 mi	(269) 459-3700
Gentiva Ii	Portage, MI	6.6 mi	(269) 342-9308
Transitions Hospice	Kalamazoo, MI	10 mi	(841) 515-1505
Centrica Care Navigators	Kalamazoo, MI	13 mi	(269) 345-0273

Straight-line miles from the center of Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg

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 35% of the $4,198 monthly median income of Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vicksburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medilodge Of Portage in Portage (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center in Kalamazoo (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Orchards At Three Rivers in Three Rivers (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vicksburg?

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 35% of the $4,198 monthly median income of Vicksburg 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.

More near Vicksburg

More senior care near Vicksburg

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Vicksburg

More for Vicksburg families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Vicksburg, MI