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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cicero, IL: the local picture

712

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

9,138

residents 65 or older (11% of Cicero)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cicero has about 712 residents aged 85 or older among 9,138 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Cook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Cicero 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.

Cicero compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Cicero	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	80%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,433	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Cicero

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Berwyn, IL	1.6 mi	7,625	635
Stickney, IL	2.0 mi	1,152	125
Riverside, IL	3.1 mi	1,784	128
Forest Park, IL	3.3 mi	2,651	339
Oak Park, IL	3.3 mi	9,454	802
North Riverside, IL	3.4 mi	1,717	294

Nursing homes near Cicero

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Landmark Of Cicero Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Cicero, IL	0.7 mi	not rated	485	(708) 656-9120
Alden Town Manor Rehab & Hcc	Cicero, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	249	(708) 863-0500
Austin Oasis, The	Chicago, IL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	216	(773) 287-5959
Ryze West	Chicago, IL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	234	(773) 921-8000
Little Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr	Chicago, IL	2.2 mi	1 of 5	106	(773) 522-0400
Nexus At Berwyn	Berwyn, IL	2.6 mi	1 of 5	145	(708) 749-4160

Hospices serving Cicero

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Chicago, IL	4.7 mi	(312) 997-7200
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	6.5 mi	(312) 662-1009
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, LLC	Chicago, IL	6.6 mi	(312) 949-1188
Vital Care Hospice LLC	Evergreen Park, IL	9.0 mi	(773) 232-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Cicero. 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 Cicero

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 38% of the $4,203 monthly median income of Cicero 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 Cicero: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cicero?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Landmark Of Cicero Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent in Cicero (0.7 mi, not rated overall); Alden Town Manor Rehab & Hcc in Cicero (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Austin Oasis, The in Chicago (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cicero?

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 38% of the $4,203 monthly median income of Cicero 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.

More near Cicero

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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 Cicero, IL