In-Home Dementia Care in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: the local picture

928

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

3,675

residents 65 or older (20% of Wisconsin Rapids)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Wood County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wisconsin Rapids has about 928 residents aged 85 or older among 3,675 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Wood County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Wisconsin Rapids 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 Rapids compared with Wood County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Rapids	Wood County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	3.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,026	$48,632	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Wazeecha, WI	4.1 mi	814	82
Plover, WI	15 mi	2,051	228
Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	3,474	364
Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4,324	737
Mosinee, WI	28 mi	689	116
Kronenwetter, WI	32 mi	1,040	94

Nursing homes near Wisconsin Rapids

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wisconsin Rapids Health Services	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	1.2 mi	1 of 5	114	(715) 421-3140
Edenbrook Of Wisconsin Rapids	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	1.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(715) 424-1600
Edgewater Haven Nursing Home	Port Edwards, WI	3.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 885-8300
Stevens Point Health Services	Stevens Point, WI	14 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 344-1800
Timber Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Stevens Point, WI	15 mi	4 of 5	48	(715) 346-1374

Hospices serving Wisconsin Rapids

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Wausau	Plover, WI	15 mi	(715) 204-3440
Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	19 mi	(715) 344-4541
Compassus Central Wisconsin	Marshfield, WI	25 mi	(715) 301-7270
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care	Wausau, WI	40 mi	(715) 842-7707

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

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 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Rapids: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wisconsin Rapids?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wisconsin Rapids Health Services in Wisconsin Rapids (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Edenbrook Of Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin Rapids (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wisconsin Rapids?

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 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI