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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Downers Grove, IL: the local picture

1,139

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

10,490

residents 65 or older (21% of Downers Grove)

21%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Downers Grove has about 1,139 residents aged 85 or older among 10,490 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.

21% 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.

30% of older Downers Grove 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.

Downers Grove compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Downers Grove	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,586	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Downers Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westmont, IL	2.5 mi	5,287	629
Clarendon Hills, IL	3.3 mi	1,180	89
Lisle, IL	3.4 mi	3,500	670
Darien, IL	4.0 mi	5,324	457
Woodridge, IL	4.2 mi	4,661	456
Willowbrook, IL	4.5 mi	2,428	406

Nursing homes near Downers Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Pearl Of Downers Grove	Downers Grove, IL	2.1 mi	1 of 5	145	(630) 969-2900
Burgess Square Healthcare Ctr	Westmont, IL	2.5 mi	4 of 5	203	(630) 971-2645
Oak Trace	Downers Grove, IL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	104	(630) 769-6200
Bria Of Westmont	Westmont, IL	3.0 mi	1 of 5	215	(630) 960-2026
Beacon Hill	Lombard, IL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	45	(630) 620-5850
Oakwood Rehab And Nursing Center	Westmont, IL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	149	(630) 323-4400

Hospices serving Downers Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Curewell Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Downers Grove, IL	0.7 mi	(630) 506-5553
Apex Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Westmont, IL	2.8 mi	(630) 601-1280
Residential Hospice LLC	Lisle, IL	3.5 mi	(886) 902-5854
First Health Hospice LLC	Oak Brook, IL	4.1 mi	(561) 234-7084

Straight-line miles from the center of Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove

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 29% of the $5,549 monthly median income of Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove: common questions

What nursing homes are near Downers Grove?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Pearl Of Downers Grove in Downers Grove (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Burgess Square Healthcare Ctr in Westmont (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Trace in Downers Grove (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Downers Grove?

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 29% of the $5,549 monthly median income of Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove, IL