Dementia Care in Winner, SD: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Winner, SD: the local picture

55

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

633

residents 65 or older (22% of Winner)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Tripp County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Winner has about 55 residents aged 85 or older among 633 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (22% in Tripp County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Winner 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.

Winner compared with Tripp County and South Dakota

Census figure	Winner	Tripp County	South Dakota
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	22%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	6.1%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	3.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,286	$49,906	—

Nursing homes near Winner

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Winner Regional Healthcare Center	Winner, SD	0.6 mi	1 of 5	40	(605) 842-7200
Avera Rosebud Country Care Center	Gregory, SD	24 mi	4 of 5	30	(605) 835-8296

Hospices serving Winner

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avera @ Home	Pierre, SD	72 mi	(605) 224-3218
Avera @ Home	Yankton, SD	129 mi	(605) 668-8327
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	157 mi	(605) 312-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Winner. 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 Winner

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Winner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Winner: common questions

What nursing homes are near Winner?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Winner Regional Healthcare Center in Winner (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory (24 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Winner?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Winner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Winner, SD