In-Home Dementia Care in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wisconsin Dells, WI: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

555

residents 65 or older (22% of Wisconsin Dells)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wisconsin Dells has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 555 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Columbia County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Wisconsin Dells 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.

Wisconsin Dells compared with Columbia County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Dells	Columbia County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	4.5%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,091	$57,885	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Dells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Delton, WI	3.2 mi	781	50
Baraboo, WI	12 mi	2,610	340
Reedsburg, WI	13 mi	2,153	474
Portage, WI	17 mi	1,520	265
Mauston, WI	19 mi	880	172
Lake Wisconsin, WI	21 mi	1,234	109

Nursing homes near Wisconsin Dells

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wisconsin Dells Health Services	Wisconsin Dells, WI	1.5 mi	4 of 5	90	(608) 254-2574
Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	3 of 5	102	(608) 356-4838
Ridgeview Terrace Long Term Care	Reedsburg, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	25	(608) 524-6577
Sauk Co Health Care Center	Reedsburg, WI	15 mi	1 of 5	82	(608) 524-7500
Fair View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mauston, WI	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 847-1290
Aria At Villa Pines	Friendship, WI	23 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 339-3361

Hospices serving Wisconsin Dells

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	(877) 356-4514
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	(608) 448-4200
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	45 mi	(608) 276-4660
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	45 mi	(608) 819-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Wisconsin Dells. 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 Wisconsin Dells

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wisconsin Dells?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wisconsin Dells Health Services in Wisconsin Dells (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC in Baraboo (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ridgeview Terrace Long Term Care in Reedsburg (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wisconsin Dells?

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Wisconsin Dells 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.

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