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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cary, IL: the local picture

206

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

2,457

residents 65 or older (14% of Cary)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cary has about 206 residents aged 85 or older among 2,457 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in McHenry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Cary 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.

Cary compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Cary	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	6.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	16%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,611	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Cary

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fox River Grove, IL	2.1 mi	637	15
Lake in the Hills, IL	4.1 mi	2,884	145
Lake Barrington, IL	4.1 mi	1,797	485
Crystal Lake, IL	4.6 mi	6,053	618
Algonquin, IL	5.2 mi	4,502	551
Island Lake, IL	5.2 mi	1,111	103

Nursing homes near Cary

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The	Crystal Lake, IL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	97	(815) 477-6569
Fair Oaks Health Care Center	Crystal Lake, IL	5.2 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 455-0550
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc	Crystal Lake, IL	6.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(815) 459-7791
Prairieview At The Garlands	Barrington, IL	7.4 mi	5 of 5	20	(847) 852-3500
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	7.7 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500

Hospices serving Cary

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	6.7 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	13 mi	(847) 777-8888
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	15 mi	(847) 272-7338
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC	Rolling Meadows, IL	15 mi	(847) 543-7550

Straight-line miles from the center of Cary. 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 Cary

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 27% of the $5,968 monthly median income of Cary 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 Cary: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cary?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The in Crystal Lake (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fair Oaks Health Care Center in Crystal Lake (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Alta Rehab At Wauconda in Wauconda (6.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cary?

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 27% of the $5,968 monthly median income of Cary 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 Cary, IL