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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Batavia, IL: the local picture

567

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

5,025

residents 65 or older (19% of Batavia)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Kane County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Batavia has about 567 residents aged 85 or older among 5,025 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Kane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Batavia 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.

Batavia compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Batavia	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	7.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.6%	32%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,924	$71,989	—

Older residents in towns around Batavia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Geneva, IL	2.6 mi	4,004	269
North Aurora, IL	3.1 mi	2,752	335
St. Charles, IL	5.0 mi	5,721	409
West Chicago, IL	5.6 mi	2,830	251
Aurora, IL	5.9 mi	19,880	1,790
Warrenville, IL	6.6 mi	2,171	168

Nursing homes near Batavia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Michaelsen Health Center	Batavia, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(630) 879-4300
Batavia Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Batavia, IL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	63	(630) 879-5266
North Aurora Living & Rehab Ctr	North Aurora, IL	2.3 mi	3 of 5	129	(630) 892-7627
Greenfields Of Geneva	Geneva, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	43	(630) 578-6500
Bria Of Geneva	Geneva, IL	3.1 mi	3 of 5	107	(630) 232-7544
Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab	North Aurora, IL	3.5 mi	4 of 5	75	(630) 896-7778

Hospices serving Batavia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Covenantcare Hospice	Saint Charles, IL	5.0 mi	(630) 845-0680
Vna Health Care, An Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation	Aurora, IL	5.9 mi	(630) 978-2532
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	8.1 mi	(847) 250-5036
Three Oaks Hospice	Naperville, IL	8.3 mi	(773) 233-1010

Straight-line miles from the center of Batavia. 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 Batavia

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 28% of the $5,660 monthly median income of Batavia 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 Batavia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Batavia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Michaelsen Health Center in Batavia (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Batavia Rehabilitation And Health Care Center in Batavia (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); North Aurora Living & Rehab Ctr in North Aurora (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Batavia?

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 28% of the $5,660 monthly median income of Batavia 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 Batavia, IL