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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fox Lake, IL: the local picture

141

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

2,353

residents 65 or older (21% of Fox Lake)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in McHenry County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fox Lake has about 141 residents aged 85 or older among 2,353 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in McHenry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Fox Lake 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.

Fox Lake compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Fox Lake	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	16%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,946	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Fox Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pistakee Highlands, IL	2.2 mi	458	27
Spring Grove, IL	3.3 mi	968	43
Johnsburg, IL	4.5 mi	1,496	59
Long Lake, IL	4.8 mi	298	0
Round Lake Heights, IL	5.0 mi	189	38
Lake Villa, IL	5.2 mi	1,102	53

Nursing homes near Fox Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Retirement Village	Round Lake Beach, IL	6.0 mi	3 of 5	140	(847) 546-5300
Village At Victory Lakes, The	Lindenhurst, IL	7.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(847) 356-5900
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	8.2 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	9.1 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The	Crystal Lake, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	97	(815) 477-6569

Hospices serving Fox Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	13 mi	(847) 672-9225
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	16 mi	(847) 549-0588
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	17 mi	(262) 652-4400
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	19 mi	(847) 381-5599

Straight-line miles from the center of Fox Lake. 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 Fox Lake

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 38% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fox Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hillcrest Retirement Village in Round Lake Beach (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Village At Victory Lakes, The in Lindenhurst (7.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab in Mchenry (8.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fox Lake?

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 38% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake, IL