Dementia Care in Virginia, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Virginia, MN: the local picture

316

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

2,013

residents 65 or older (24% of Virginia)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in St. Louis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Virginia has about 316 residents aged 85 or older among 2,013 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 (30% in St. Louis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Virginia 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.

Virginia compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Virginia	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	3.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,438	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Virginia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eveleth, MN	4.0 mi	644	88
Mountain Iron, MN	4.7 mi	744	61
Chisholm, MN	17 mi	1,308	236
Hibbing, MN	22 mi	3,743	545
Ely, MN	41 mi	910	63
Rice Lake, MN	46 mi	949	19

Nursing homes near Virginia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent	Virginia, MN	1.5 mi	5 of 5	40	(218) 749-9411
The Waterview Pines LLC	Virginia, MN	1.8 mi	1 of 5	83	(218) 748-7809
The Waterview Woods LLC	Eveleth, MN	4.5 mi	1 of 5	65	(218) 744-9800
Cornerstone Villa	Buhl, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	43	(218) 258-3253
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center	Aurora, MN	14 mi	5 of 5	33	(218) 229-2211
Heritage Manor	Chisholm, MN	17 mi	1 of 5	65	(218) 254-5765

Hospices serving Virginia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Range Regional Health Services	Hibbing, MN	21 mi	(218) 262-6982
St Croix Hospice	Grand Rapids, MN	51 mi	(218) 212-7915
Moments Hospice	Hermantown, MN	52 mi	(218) 520-0870
Caringedge Hospice Hermantown	Hermantown, MN	52 mi	(218) 723-8905

Straight-line miles from the center of Virginia. 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 Virginia

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,870 monthly median income of Virginia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 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 Virginia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Virginia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent in Virginia (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Waterview Pines LLC in Virginia (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Waterview Woods LLC in Eveleth (4.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Virginia?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,870 monthly median income of Virginia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Virginia

More senior care near Virginia

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Virginia

More for Virginia 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.

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