In-Home Dementia Care in Evergreen Park, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Evergreen Park, IL: the local picture

256

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

3,046

residents 65 or older (16% of Evergreen Park)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Evergreen Park has about 256 residents aged 85 or older among 3,046 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.

23% 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.

26% of older Evergreen Park 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.

Evergreen Park compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Evergreen Park	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,910	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Evergreen Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hometown, IL	1.7 mi	667	21
Oak Lawn, IL	2.7 mi	10,633	1,146
Burbank, IL	3.8 mi	4,562	518
Alsip, IL	4.0 mi	3,327	359
Chicago Ridge, IL	4.2 mi	1,812	201
Calumet Park, IL	4.5 mi	1,176	138

Nursing homes near Evergreen Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avantara Evergreen Park	Evergreen Park, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	242	(708) 907-7000
Mercy Circle	Chicago, IL	0.9 mi	5 of 5	23	(773) 253-3600
Aliya On 87TH	Chicago, IL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	210	(773) 434-8787
Warren Barr Oak Lawn	Oak Lawn, IL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	122	(708) 423-7882
Bria Of Forest Edge	Chicago, IL	2.1 mi	2 of 5	328	(773) 436-6600
Smith Village	Chicago, IL	2.6 mi	3 of 5	78	(773) 474-7300

Hospices serving Evergreen Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vital Care Hospice LLC	Evergreen Park, IL	0.1 mi	(773) 232-7200
Osf Hospice	Oak Lawn, IL	2.6 mi	(708) 229-4663
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	6.2 mi	(708) 323-2501
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	8.1 mi	(708) 331-0226

Straight-line miles from the center of Evergreen Park. 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 Evergreen Park

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 25% of the $6,243 monthly median income of Evergreen Park 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 Evergreen Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Evergreen Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avantara Evergreen Park in Evergreen Park (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mercy Circle in Chicago (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aliya On 87TH in Chicago (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Evergreen Park?

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 25% of the $6,243 monthly median income of Evergreen Park 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 Evergreen Park, IL