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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waukesha, WI: the local picture

1,462

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

11,096

residents 65 or older (16% of Waukesha)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Waukesha County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waukesha has about 1,462 residents aged 85 or older among 11,096 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Waukesha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Waukesha 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.

Waukesha compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Waukesha	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	7.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,855	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Waukesha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pewaukee, WI	3.9 mi	3,786	325
Wales, WI	6.3 mi	541	38
New Berlin, WI	6.4 mi	9,492	1,404
Brookfield, WI	7.5 mi	9,667	1,303
Hartland, WI	7.9 mi	1,940	336
Delafield, WI	8.3 mi	1,579	99

Nursing homes near Waukesha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Kensington	Waukesha, WI	0.7 mi	1 of 5	150	(262) 548-1400
Avina Of Pewaukee	Waukesha, WI	1.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(262) 523-0933
Lindengrove Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	1.4 mi	1 of 5	61	(262) 524-6400
Aria Of Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	1.8 mi	1 of 5	105	(262) 547-2123
Complete Care At Care Age	Brookfield, WI	5.1 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 821-3939
Aria Of Brookfield	Brookfield, WI	5.6 mi	1 of 5	170	(262) 782-0230

Hospices serving Waukesha

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	1.3 mi	(262) 796-0600
Prohealth Home Hospice	Waukesha, WI	1.3 mi	(262) 928-7444
Commonheart Hospice	Waukesha, WI	1.3 mi	(920) 206-6202
Allay Hospice	Brookfield, WI	6.4 mi	(262) 787-2980

Straight-line miles from the center of Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

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 30% of the $4,988 monthly median income of Waukesha 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 Waukesha: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waukesha?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Kensington in Waukesha (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avina Of Pewaukee in Waukesha (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lindengrove Waukesha in Waukesha (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waukesha?

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 30% of the $4,988 monthly median income of Waukesha 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 Waukesha, WI