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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wrightstown, WI: the local picture

5

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

592

residents 65 or older (18% of Wrightstown)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wrightstown has about 5 residents aged 85 or older among 592 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Brown County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Wrightstown 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.

Wrightstown compared with Brown County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wrightstown	Brown County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	8.1%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	10%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,092	$57,169	—

Older residents in towns around Wrightstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kaukauna, WI	5.6 mi	2,600	393
Little Chute, WI	7.6 mi	1,696	222
Combined Locks, WI	8.0 mi	719	70
De Pere, WI	8.6 mi	4,481	624
Kimberly, WI	9.0 mi	1,274	170
Harrison, WI	11 mi	1,607	146

Nursing homes near Wrightstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Paul Elder Services, Inc	Kaukauna, WI	6.3 mi	5 of 5	105	(920) 766-6020
Little Chute Health Services	Little Chute, WI	7.1 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 788-5806
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-De Pere	De Pere, WI	9.5 mi	5 of 5	137	(920) 336-5680
Edenbrook Of Appleton North	Appleton, WI	11 mi	2 of 5	95	(920) 993-6800
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton	Appleton, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	88	(920) 731-7310
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community	Oneida, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	48	(920) 869-2797

Hospices serving Wrightstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Paul Hospice Services	Kaukauna, WI	5.2 mi	(920) 766-6180
Unity Hospice	De Pere, WI	9.0 mi	(920) 338-1111
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	11 mi	(920) 969-0919
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	13 mi	(920) 212-8533

Straight-line miles from the center of Wrightstown. 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 Wrightstown

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 30% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Wrightstown 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 Wrightstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wrightstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Paul Elder Services, Inc in Kaukauna (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Little Chute Health Services in Little Chute (7.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rennes Health And Rehab Center-De Pere in De Pere (9.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wrightstown?

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 30% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Wrightstown 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 Wrightstown, WI