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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wabasha, MN: the local picture

139

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

948

residents 65 or older (37% of Wabasha)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Wabasha County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wabasha has about 139 residents aged 85 or older among 948 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Wabasha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Wabasha 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.

Wabasha compared with Wabasha County and Minnesota

Census figure	Wabasha	Wabasha County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	37%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.6%	2.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,201	$57,153	—

Older residents in towns around Wabasha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake City, MN	13 mi	1,482	228
Plainview, MN	16 mi	536	98
Mondovi, WI	23 mi	634	121
Goodview, MN	27 mi	781	45
St. Charles, MN	28 mi	560	62
Arcadia, WI	29 mi	378	84

Nursing homes near Wabasha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center	Wabasha, MN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(651) 565-4581
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City	Lake City, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	90	(651) 345-1144
The Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center	Plainview, MN	16 mi	5 of 5	42	(507) 534-3191
Plum City Care Ctr	Plum City, WI	19 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 647-2401
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi	Mondovi, WI	23 mi	5 of 5	35	(715) 926-4962

Hospices serving Wabasha

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	32 mi	(507) 284-4002
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	33 mi	(507) 888-9700
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	62 mi	(651) 735-3656
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	82 mi	(507) 416-4247

Straight-line miles from the center of Wabasha. 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 Wabasha

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 34% of the $4,767 monthly median income of Wabasha 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 Wabasha: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wabasha?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in Lake City (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wabasha?

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 34% of the $4,767 monthly median income of Wabasha 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.

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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.

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