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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carol Stream, IL: the local picture

880

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

6,673

residents 65 or older (17% of Carol Stream)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carol Stream has about 880 residents aged 85 or older among 6,673 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.

30% 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.

31% of older Carol Stream 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.

Carol Stream compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Carol Stream	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,768	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Carol Stream

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glendale Heights, IL	2.8 mi	4,228	253
Winfield, IL	3.1 mi	2,211	200
Bloomingdale, IL	3.1 mi	5,491	744
Bartlett, IL	3.6 mi	6,427	609
Hanover Park, IL	4.3 mi	4,423	296
Wheaton, IL	4.6 mi	9,360	1,239

Nursing homes near Carol Stream

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Covenant Living - Windsor Park	Carol Stream, IL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(630) 510-5200
Aperion Care West Chicago	West Chicago, IL	3.0 mi	2 of 5	213	(630) 876-8100
Bella Terra Bloomingdale	Bloomingdale, IL	3.6 mi	2 of 5	166	(630) 980-8700
Ahva Care Of Winfield	Winfield, IL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	138	(630) 668-9696
Wheaton Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr	Wheaton, IL	3.7 mi	3 of 5	123	(630) 668-2500
West Suburban Nursing & Rehab Center	Bloomingdale, IL	3.8 mi	2 of 5	259	(630) 894-7400

Hospices serving Carol Stream

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Anodyne Palliative Services, LLC	Glen Ellyn, IL	5.1 mi	(630) 463-9032
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	5.5 mi	(847) 685-9900
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	6.0 mi	(630) 682-3871
Family Centered Hospice	Addison, IL	6.6 mi	(630) 317-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Carol Stream. 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 Carol Stream

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 $4,981 monthly median income of Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carol Stream?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Covenant Living - Windsor Park in Carol Stream (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aperion Care West Chicago in West Chicago (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bella Terra Bloomingdale in Bloomingdale (3.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carol Stream?

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 $4,981 monthly median income of Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream, IL