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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Bend, WI: the local picture

1,015

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

6,195

residents 65 or older (19% of West Bend)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Bend has about 1,015 residents aged 85 or older among 6,195 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older West Bend 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 Bend compared with Washington County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Bend	Washington County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	7.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	4.2%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,951	$62,242	—

Older residents in towns around West Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jackson, WI	6.8 mi	1,376	57
Kewaskum, WI	7.4 mi	894	56
Slinger, WI	7.4 mi	1,080	144
Hartford, WI	12 mi	2,672	387
Saukville, WI	12 mi	629	26
Richfield, WI	13 mi	2,444	174

Nursing homes near West Bend

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Lake Health And Rehab Center	West Bend, WI	2.0 mi	5 of 5	75	(262) 306-2100
Samaritan Nursing And Rehab	West Bend, WI	6.8 mi	1 of 5	131	(262) 335-4500
Pavilion At Glacier Valley	Slinger, WI	7.1 mi	2 of 5	106	(262) 297-6300
Lasata Care Center	Cedarburg, WI	10 mi	5 of 5	106	(262) 377-5060
Cedarburg Health Services	Cedarburg, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	50	(262) 376-7676
Complete Care At Germantown	Germantown, WI	14 mi	4 of 5	121	(262) 509-3300

Hospices serving West Bend

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	14 mi	(262) 293-3951
Horizon Homecare And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	19 mi	(414) 365-8300
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest	Milwaukee, WI	19 mi	(414) 257-2600
Luther Manor Hospice	Wauwatosa, WI	22 mi	(414) 847-3041

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

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 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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 Bend: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Bend?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedar Lake Health And Rehab Center in West Bend (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Samaritan Nursing And Rehab in West Bend (6.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pavilion At Glacier Valley in Slinger (7.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Bend?

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 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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 Bend, WI