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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Allis, WI: the local picture

1,215

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

10,331

residents 65 or older (17% of West Allis)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Allis has about 1,215 residents aged 85 or older among 10,331 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older West Allis 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.

West Allis compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Allis	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	19%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,395	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around West Allis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Milwaukee, WI	3.0 mi	538	7
Greenfield, WI	3.4 mi	8,162	1,431
Wauwatosa, WI	3.9 mi	8,626	1,549
Elm Grove, WI	4.0 mi	1,481	296
Hales Corners, WI	4.7 mi	1,744	205
Greendale, WI	4.9 mi	3,191	527

Nursing homes near West Allis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resolve At West Allis Respiratory And Rehab	West Allis, WI	0.7 mi	1 of 5	152	(414) 453-9290
Maplewood Center	West Allis, WI	1.3 mi	1 of 5	150	(414) 607-4100
St Camillus Health Center	Wauwatosa, WI	2.2 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 258-1814
Clement Manor Health Care Center	Greenfield, WI	2.4 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 321-1800
Aria At Mitchell Manor	West Allis, WI	2.5 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 615-7100
Lindengrove New Berlin	New Berlin, WI	3.0 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 796-3660

Hospices serving West Allis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	1.1 mi	(414) 455-9510
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	1.1 mi	(414) 203-8310
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	2.8 mi	(414) 231-3130
Heartland Hospice Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	3.0 mi	(414) 944-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of West Allis. 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 West Allis

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 44% of the $3,450 monthly median income of West Allis 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 West Allis: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Allis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Resolve At West Allis Respiratory And Rehab in West Allis (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Maplewood Center in West Allis (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Camillus Health Center in Wauwatosa (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Allis?

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 44% of the $3,450 monthly median income of West Allis 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 West Allis, WI