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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Evanston, IL: the local picture

2,079

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

14,153

residents 65 or older (19% of Evanston)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Evanston has about 2,079 residents aged 85 or older among 14,153 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.

25% 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.

38% of older Evanston 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.

Evanston compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Evanston	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,877	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Evanston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Skokie, IL	2.5 mi	13,981	1,857
Wilmette, IL	2.8 mi	5,980	1,106
Kenilworth, IL	3.1 mi	331	35
Lincolnwood, IL	3.5 mi	3,658	842
Winnetka, IL	4.8 mi	1,982	227
Morton Grove, IL	4.9 mi	5,944	750

Nursing homes near Evanston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aliya Of Evanston	Evanston, IL	0.5 mi	4 of 5	57	(847) 869-1300
Pearl Of Evanston,The	Evanston, IL	0.8 mi	5 of 5	158	(847) 492-7700
Mather Evanston, The	Evanston, IL	0.9 mi	5 of 5	37	(847) 492-7500
Three Crowns Park	Evanston, IL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	34	(847) 328-8700
Alpine Care Of Evanston	Evanston, IL	1.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(847) 316-3320
Westminster Place	Evanston, IL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	105	(847) 492-4800

Hospices serving Evanston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gemini Hospice, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	4.9 mi	(847) 834-6967
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	5.1 mi	(847) 446-0000
United Hospice, Inc	Park Ridge, IL	7.9 mi	(847) 779-3989
Elara Caring I	Des Plaines, IL	9.2 mi	(224) 244-7381

Straight-line miles from the center of Evanston. 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 Evanston

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 24% of the $6,740 monthly median income of Evanston 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 Evanston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Evanston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aliya Of Evanston in Evanston (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pearl Of Evanston,The in Evanston (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mather Evanston, The in Evanston (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Evanston?

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 24% of the $6,740 monthly median income of Evanston 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 Evanston, IL