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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gilberts, IL: the local picture

113

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

932

residents 65 or older (11% of Gilberts)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gilberts has about 113 residents aged 85 or older among 932 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Kane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Gilberts 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.

Gilberts compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Gilberts	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	7.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	32%	24%

Older residents in towns around Gilberts

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Dundee, IL	2.0 mi	983	62
Sleepy Hollow, IL	3.3 mi	707	63
Pingree Grove, IL	3.5 mi	1,700	122
Carpentersville, IL	4.1 mi	3,602	160
Algonquin, IL	4.3 mi	4,502	551
Huntley, IL	4.8 mi	9,536	1,389

Nursing homes near Gilberts

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avondale Estates Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(847) 531-6004
Highland Oaks	Elgin, IL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	24	(847) 741-4543
Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley	Huntley, IL	4.3 mi	2 of 5	170	(847) 961-7500
Pearl Of Elgin, The	Elgin, IL	4.5 mi	4 of 5	139	(847) 888-9585
Aperion Care Elgin	Elgin, IL	5.8 mi	3 of 5	101	(847) 742-8822
River View Rehab Center	Elgin, IL	5.9 mi	2 of 5	203	(847) 697-3750

Hospices serving Gilberts

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	11 mi	(847) 250-5036
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	13 mi	(847) 381-5599
Kindred Hospice	Arlington Heights, IL	20 mi	(847) 439-0348
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	21 mi	(847) 515-1505

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilberts. 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 Gilberts

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. 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 Gilberts: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gilberts?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avondale Estates Of Elgin in Elgin (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Highland Oaks in Elgin (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley in Huntley (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gilberts?

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. 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 Gilberts, IL