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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairfield, IL: the local picture

350

residents 85 or older (7.7% of all residents)

1,156

residents 65 or older (25% of Fairfield)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Wayne County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairfield has about 350 residents aged 85 or older among 1,156 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Wayne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Fairfield 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.

Fairfield compared with Wayne County and Illinois

Census figure	Fairfield	Wayne County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	7.7%	4.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	40%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	6.8%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,159	$39,754	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Flora, IL	20 mi	997	253
McLeansboro, IL	22 mi	566	97
Carmi, IL	23 mi	1,187	199
Olney, IL	29 mi	1,853	301
Mount Vernon, IL	30 mi	2,757	343
Mount Carmel, IL	33 mi	1,557	203

Nursing homes near Fairfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairfield Senior Living & Rehabilitation LLC	Fairfield, IL	0.4 mi	1 of 5	104	(618) 842-3036
Fairfield Memorial Hospital	Fairfield, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	30	(618) 842-2611
Cisne Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Cisne, IL	10 mi	2 of 5	35	(618) 673-2177
Axiom Gardens Of Flora	Flora, IL	21 mi	1 of 5	97	(618) 662-8361
Mcleansboro Rehab & Hlth C Ctr	Mcleansboro, IL	22 mi	3 of 5	43	(618) 643-3728
Axiom Healthcare Of Flora	Flora, IL	22 mi	4 of 5	99	(618) 662-8381

Hospices serving Fairfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Clay County Health Department	Flora, IL	21 mi	(618) 662-4406
Ssm Hospice Of Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	30 mi	(618) 899-1651
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	55 mi	(800) 358-8227
Maple Creek Hospice Inc	Sparta, IL	74 mi	(618) 443-4671

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield. 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 Fairfield

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 51% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairfield Senior Living & Rehabilitation LLC in Fairfield (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cisne Rehabilitation And Health Care Center in Cisne (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairfield?

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 51% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield, IL