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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waterford, WI: the local picture

63

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,266

residents 65 or older (22% of Waterford)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Racine County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waterford has about 63 residents aged 85 or older among 1,266 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Racine County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Waterford 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.

Waterford compared with Racine County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Waterford	Racine County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	7.9%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	9.1%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,472	$60,265	—

Older residents in towns around Waterford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rochester, WI	2.9 mi	745	37
Tichigan, WI	3.1 mi	1,026	45
Wind Lake, WI	5.3 mi	990	183
Burlington, WI	6.9 mi	2,052	517
Mukwonago, WI	8.0 mi	1,395	109
Vernon, WI	8.2 mi	2,126	194

Nursing homes near Waterford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Burlington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Burlington, WI	6.4 mi	1 of 5	123	(262) 763-9531
WI Veterans Home-Boland Hall	Union Grove, WI	8.5 mi	1 of 5	158	(262) 878-6702
Oak Ridge Care Center	Union Grove, WI	9.7 mi	3 of 5	74	(262) 878-2788
Tudor Oaks Health Center	Muskego, WI	9.9 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 529-0100
Muskego Health And Rehabilitation Center	Muskego, WI	9.9 mi	2 of 5	49	(262) 679-0246
East Troy Manor	East Troy, WI	11 mi	2 of 5	50	(262) 642-3995

Hospices serving Waterford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Castle Hospice	New Berlin, WI	16 mi	(414) 930-4432
St Croix Hospice Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	17 mi	(262) 796-0600
Prohealth Home Hospice	Waukesha, WI	17 mi	(262) 928-7444
Commonheart Hospice	Waukesha, WI	17 mi	(920) 206-6202

Straight-line miles from the center of Waterford. 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 Waterford

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 37% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Waterford 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 Waterford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waterford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Burlington Health And Rehabilitation Center in Burlington (6.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); WI Veterans Home-Boland Hall in Union Grove (8.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove (9.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waterford?

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 37% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Waterford 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 Waterford, WI