Dementia Care in Anna, IL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anna, IL: the local picture

108

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

999

residents 65 or older (24% of Anna)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Union County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anna has about 108 residents aged 85 or older among 999 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Union County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

68% of older Anna 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.

Anna compared with Union County and Illinois

Census figure	Anna	Union County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	43%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	68%	43%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	14%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	5.6%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,177	$35,601	—

Older residents in towns around Anna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Carbondale, IL	18 mi	2,202	484
Cape Girardeau, MO	20 mi	7,947	1,053
Murphysboro, IL	22 mi	1,462	203
Carterville, IL	22 mi	985	186
Scott City, MO	23 mi	562	37
Jackson, MO	24 mi	2,688	318

Nursing homes near Anna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Integrity Hc Of Anna	Anna, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	70	(618) 833-6343
Integrity Hc Of Cobden	Cobden, IL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	74	(618) 893-4214
Integrity Hc Of Carbondale	Carbondale, IL	18 mi	1 of 5	131	(618) 549-3355
Hillview Senior Living & Rehab	Vienna, IL	19 mi	4 of 5	50	(618) 658-2951
Manor Court Of Carbondale	Carbondale, IL	19 mi	2 of 5	120	(618) 457-1010
Ratliff Care Center	Cape Girardeau, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	46	(573) 335-5810

Hospices serving Anna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	25 mi	(800) 358-8227
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	83 mi	(618) 235-1703
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis	Collinsville, IL	94 mi	(618) 346-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Anna. 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 Anna

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 70% of the $2,265 monthly median income of Anna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Anna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Integrity Hc Of Anna in Anna (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Integrity Hc Of Cobden in Cobden (4.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Integrity Hc Of Carbondale in Carbondale (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anna?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 70% of the $2,265 monthly median income of Anna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Anna, IL