Dementia Care in Worthington, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Worthington, MN: the local picture

375

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,256

residents 65 or older (16% of Worthington)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Nobles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Worthington has about 375 residents aged 85 or older among 2,256 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Nobles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Worthington 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.

Worthington compared with Nobles County and Minnesota

Census figure	Worthington	Nobles County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	47%	35%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,611	$55,273	—

Older residents in towns around Worthington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sibley, IA	17 mi	567	94
Spirit Lake, IA	28 mi	1,217	284
Windom, MN	29 mi	1,101	191
Milford, IA	30 mi	802	47
Jackson, MN	31 mi	714	150
Luverne, MN	31 mi	1,145	138

Nursing homes near Worthington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Shores Of Worthington	Worthington, MN	1.4 mi	1 of 5	69	(507) 376-3175
Osceola Senior Living	Sibley, IA	17 mi	5 of 5	46	(712) 754-2568
Maple Lawn Senior Care	Fulda, MN	17 mi	3 of 5	46	(507) 425-2571
Sibley Specialty Care	Sibley, IA	18 mi	5 of 5	46	(712) 754-3629
Colonial Manor Nursing Home	Lakefield, MN	22 mi	1 of 5	37	(507) 662-6646
Parkview Manor Nursing Home	Ellsworth, MN	22 mi	1 of 5	37	(507) 967-2482

Hospices serving Worthington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice	Worthington, MN	0.3 mi	(507) 372-7003
Hospice Of Murray County Inc	Slayton, MN	26 mi	(507) 836-8114
Avera@Home Pipestone	Pipestone, MN	42 mi	(507) 825-6024
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	57 mi	(605) 312-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Worthington. 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 Worthington

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Worthington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Worthington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Shores Of Worthington in Worthington (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Osceola Senior Living in Sibley (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Maple Lawn Senior Care in Fulda (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Worthington?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Worthington, MN