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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bloomington, IL: the local picture

1,281

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

11,562

residents 65 or older (15% of Bloomington)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bloomington has about 1,281 residents aged 85 or older among 11,562 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in McLean County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Bloomington 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.

Bloomington compared with McLean County and Illinois

Census figure	Bloomington	McLean County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	8.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	9.7%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,796	$66,228	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Normal, IL	3.3 mi	6,501	886
Heyworth, IL	11 mi	371	38
Le Roy, IL	14 mi	538	38
El Paso, IL	18 mi	501	109
Clinton, IL	23 mi	1,291	228
Eureka, IL	23 mi	1,222	269

Nursing homes near Bloomington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westminster Village	Bloomington, IL	0.8 mi	3 of 5	48	(309) 663-6474
Goldwater Care Bloomington	Bloomington, IL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	88	(309) 827-8004
Arcadia Care Bloomington	Bloomington, IL	2.2 mi	1 of 5	115	(309) 827-6046
Loft Rehab & Nursing Of Normal	Normal, IL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	116	(309) 452-4406
Luther Oaks	Bloomington, IL	3.1 mi	4 of 5	19	(309) 664-5940
Arc At Normal	Normal, IL	3.2 mi	1 of 5	141	(309) 452-7468

Hospices serving Bloomington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	1.4 mi	(309) 451-5925
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	41 mi	(309) 683-7700
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	43 mi	(217) 212-9121
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	43 mi	(800) 239-3620

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomington. 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 Bloomington

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 30% of the $5,233 monthly median income of Bloomington 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 Bloomington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bloomington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Westminster Village in Bloomington (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Goldwater Care Bloomington in Bloomington (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arcadia Care Bloomington in Bloomington (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bloomington?

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 30% of the $5,233 monthly median income of Bloomington 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 Bloomington, IL