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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Diamond, IL: the local picture

60

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

290

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Diamond)

48%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Diamond has about 60 residents aged 85 or older among 290 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Grundy County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

57% of older Diamond 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.

Diamond compared with Grundy County and Illinois

Census figure	Diamond	Grundy County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.0%	4.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.0%	8.5%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,917	$53,884	—

Older residents in towns around Diamond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Coal City, IL	1.6 mi	1,164	66
Braidwood, IL	1.8 mi	1,181	50
Wilmington, IL	5.3 mi	1,152	205
Channahon, IL	9.5 mi	1,736	141
Morris, IL	11 mi	2,556	508
Minooka, IL	11 mi	1,075	14

Nursing homes near Diamond

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aperion Care Wilmington	Wilmington, IL	6.0 mi	1 of 5	171	(815) 476-2200
Arcadia Care Morris	Morris, IL	12 mi	1 of 5	123	(815) 942-5108
Serenity Estates At Morris	Morris, IL	12 mi	1 of 5	142	(815) 416-6500
Arc At Dwight	Dwight, IL	16 mi	2 of 5	92	(815) 584-1240
Joliet Living & Rehab Center	Joliet, IL	17 mi	3 of 5	120	(815) 729-3801
Alden Estates Of Shorewood	Shorewood, IL	18 mi	5 of 5	100	(815) 230-8700

Hospices serving Diamond

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	21 mi	(815) 740-4104
Uplifted Care	Bourbonnais, IL	21 mi	(815) 939-4141
Heartland Hospice (Frankfort)	Frankfort, IL	27 mi	(815) 469-7100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	29 mi	(708) 781-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Diamond. 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 Diamond

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 50% of the $3,160 monthly median income of Diamond 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 Diamond: common questions

What nursing homes are near Diamond?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aperion Care Wilmington in Wilmington (6.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arcadia Care Morris in Morris (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Serenity Estates At Morris in Morris (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Diamond?

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 50% of the $3,160 monthly median income of Diamond 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Diamond, IL