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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arcola, IL: the local picture

62

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

401

residents 65 or older (14% of Arcola)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Douglas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arcola has about 62 residents aged 85 or older among 401 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Douglas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Arcola 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.

Arcola compared with Douglas County and Illinois

Census figure	Arcola	Douglas County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	8.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	20%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,047	$55,341	—

Older residents in towns around Arcola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tuscola, IL	7.9 mi	781	76
Mattoon, IL	15 mi	3,203	672
Charleston, IL	15 mi	2,604	374
Sullivan, IL	17 mi	762	78
Tolono, IL	21 mi	460	44
Savoy, IL	26 mi	1,740	324

Nursing homes near Arcola

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Haven Of Arcola	Arcola, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(217) 268-3022
The Haven Of Tuscola	Tuscola, IL	7.0 mi	1 of 5	71	(217) 253-4791
Hilltop Skilled Nsg & Rehab	Charleston, IL	11 mi	2 of 5	108	(217) 345-7066
Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home	Mattoon, IL	14 mi	1 of 5	162	(217) 235-5449
Charleston Rehab And Nursing	Charleston, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	139	(217) 345-7054
Palm Garden Of Mattoon	Mattoon, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	178	(217) 234-7403

Hospices serving Arcola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	15 mi	(800) 454-4055
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	31 mi	(217) 212-9121
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	31 mi	(800) 239-3620
Haven Hospice IL, LLC	Chrisman, IL	35 mi	(217) 728-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Arcola. 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 Arcola

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 33% of the $4,837 monthly median income of Arcola 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 Arcola: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arcola?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Haven Of Arcola in Arcola (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Haven Of Tuscola in Tuscola (7.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hilltop Skilled Nsg & Rehab in Charleston (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arcola?

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 33% of the $4,837 monthly median income of Arcola 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 Arcola, IL