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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eureka, IL: the local picture

269

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

1,222

residents 65 or older (24% of Eureka)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Woodford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eureka has about 269 residents aged 85 or older among 1,222 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Woodford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Eureka 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.

Eureka compared with Woodford County and Illinois

Census figure	Eureka	Woodford County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	7.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	2.2%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,209	$63,168	—

Older residents in towns around Eureka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Metamora, IL	7.4 mi	571	129
Washington, IL	8.2 mi	2,595	229
Germantown Hills, IL	10 mi	362	16
Morton, IL	12 mi	3,833	684
El Paso, IL	14 mi	501	109
East Peoria, IL	14 mi	4,619	410

Nursing homes near Eureka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing	Eureka, IL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	92	(309) 467-2337
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka	Eureka, IL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	100	(309) 467-2311
Snyder Village	Metamora, IL	6.6 mi	5 of 5	84	(309) 367-4300
Apostolic Christian Home	Roanoke, IL	6.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(309) 923-2071
Washington Senior Living	Washington, IL	7.7 mi	1 of 5	122	(309) 444-3161
Apostolic Christian Restmor	Morton, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	62	(309) 284-1400

Hospices serving Eureka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	20 mi	(309) 683-7700
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	44 mi	(815) 220-0021
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	59 mi	(309) 342-3007
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	66 mi	(800) 239-3620

Straight-line miles from the center of Eureka. 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 Eureka

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 53% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Eureka 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 Eureka: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eureka?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing in Eureka (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka in Eureka (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Snyder Village in Metamora (6.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eureka?

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 53% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Eureka 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 Eureka, IL