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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bensenville, IL: the local picture

442

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

3,042

residents 65 or older (16% of Bensenville)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bensenville has about 442 residents aged 85 or older among 3,042 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in DuPage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Bensenville 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.

Bensenville compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Bensenville	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,398	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Bensenville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wood Dale, IL	2.0 mi	2,642	326
Northlake, IL	3.6 mi	2,371	292
Franklin Park, IL	3.7 mi	2,114	193
Schiller Park, IL	3.8 mi	1,745	127
Addison, IL	3.8 mi	5,980	807
Itasca, IL	4.1 mi	1,364	197

Nursing homes near Bensenville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeway Senior Living	Bensenville, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	226	(630) 766-5800
Grove Of Elmhurst, The	Elmhurst, IL	2.1 mi	1 of 5	180	(630) 530-5225
Avenora Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	108	(630) 516-5000
Landmark Of Itasca Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Itasca, IL	3.5 mi	1 of 5	144	(630) 773-9416
Citadel At Casa Scalabrini	Northlake, IL	3.5 mi	3 of 5	229	(708) 562-0040
Asbury Court Nursing & Rehab	Des Plaines, IL	4.5 mi	3 of 5	79	(847) 228-1500

Hospices serving Bensenville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Centered Hospice	Addison, IL	3.6 mi	(630) 317-3300
Amenity Health Care Inc	Addison, IL	3.6 mi	(630) 366-6424
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	4.3 mi	(847) 515-1505
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	5.5 mi	(847) 759-9449

Straight-line miles from the center of Bensenville. 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 Bensenville

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 32% of the $4,950 monthly median income of Bensenville 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 Bensenville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bensenville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bridgeway Senior Living in Bensenville (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Grove Of Elmhurst, The in Elmhurst (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avenora Elmhurst in Elmhurst (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bensenville?

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 32% of the $4,950 monthly median income of Bensenville 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 Bensenville, IL