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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carterville, IL: the local picture

186

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

985

residents 65 or older (17% of Carterville)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Williamson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carterville has about 186 residents aged 85 or older among 985 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 (42% in Williamson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Carterville 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.

Carterville compared with Williamson County and Illinois

Census figure	Carterville	Williamson County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	3.3%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,118	$46,501	—

Older residents in towns around Carterville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Herrin, IL	3.8 mi	2,336	317
Marion, IL	8.1 mi	3,963	412
Carbondale, IL	8.1 mi	2,202	484
Johnston City, IL	9.4 mi	556	129
West Frankfort, IL	13 mi	1,051	179
Murphysboro, IL	14 mi	1,462	203

Nursing homes near Carterville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Helia Healthcare Of Energy	Energy, IL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	98	(618) 942-7014
Integrity Hc Of Herrin	Herrin, IL	5.0 mi	2 of 5	49	(618) 942-2525
Shawnee Senior Living	Herrin, IL	5.1 mi	2 of 5	159	(618) 942-7391
Parkway Manor	Marion, IL	5.9 mi	4 of 5	131	(618) 993-8600
Manor Court Of Carbondale	Carbondale, IL	9.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(618) 457-1010
Integrity Hc Of Marion	Marion, IL	9.6 mi	1 of 5	125	(618) 997-1365

Hospices serving Carterville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	8.9 mi	(800) 358-8227
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	71 mi	(618) 235-1703
Breeze Hospice	Shiloh, IL	72 mi	(618) 416-6410

Straight-line miles from the center of Carterville. 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 Carterville

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 39% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Carterville 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 Carterville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carterville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Helia Healthcare Of Energy in Energy (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Integrity Hc Of Herrin in Herrin (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carterville?

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 39% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Carterville 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 Carterville, IL