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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Glen Ellyn, IL: the local picture

707

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

5,338

residents 65 or older (19% of Glen Ellyn)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Glen Ellyn has about 707 residents aged 85 or older among 5,338 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in DuPage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Glen Ellyn 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.

Glen Ellyn compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Glen Ellyn	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,871	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Glen Ellyn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wheaton, IL	2.4 mi	9,360	1,239
Lombard, IL	2.5 mi	7,465	1,023
Glendale Heights, IL	3.7 mi	4,228	253
Villa Park, IL	4.5 mi	3,291	478
Winfield, IL	4.7 mi	2,211	200
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	4.9 mi	533	26

Nursing homes near Glen Ellyn

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bella Terra Lombard	Lombard, IL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	224	(630) 495-4000
Beacon Hill	Lombard, IL	2.6 mi	5 of 5	45	(630) 620-5850
Wheaton Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr	Wheaton, IL	3.2 mi	3 of 5	123	(630) 668-2500
The Pearl Of Downers Grove	Downers Grove, IL	3.8 mi	1 of 5	145	(630) 969-2900
Dupage Care Center	Wheaton, IL	4.1 mi	5 of 5	366	(630) 665-6400
Wynscape Health & Rehab	Wheaton, IL	4.1 mi	5 of 5	209	(630) 665-4330

Hospices serving Glen Ellyn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Anodyne Palliative Services, LLC	Glen Ellyn, IL	0.1 mi	(630) 463-9032
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	2.3 mi	(630) 682-3871
St Croix Hospice Lombard	Lombard, IL	2.4 mi	(630) 748-3652
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Lombard, IL	2.4 mi	(630) 495-8484

Straight-line miles from the center of Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn

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 20% of the $7,739 monthly median income of Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn: common questions

What nursing homes are near Glen Ellyn?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bella Terra Lombard in Lombard (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Beacon Hill in Lombard (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wheaton Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr in Wheaton (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Glen Ellyn?

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 20% of the $7,739 monthly median income of Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn, IL