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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gurnee, IL: the local picture

404

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,725

residents 65 or older (15% of Gurnee)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gurnee has about 404 residents aged 85 or older among 4,725 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 (26% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Gurnee 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.

Gurnee compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Gurnee	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	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	26%	31%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,802	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Gurnee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Park City, IL	2.5 mi	805	168
Gages Lake, IL	2.7 mi	1,583	161
Grandwood Park, IL	3.1 mi	649	34
Waukegan, IL	3.4 mi	10,770	793
Green Oaks, IL	5.0 mi	1,053	224
Grayslake, IL	5.3 mi	2,950	355

Nursing homes near Gurnee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elevate Care Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	3.9 mi	2 of 5	265	(847) 249-2400
Waukegan Health And Rehab	Waukegan, IL	4.0 mi	4 of 5	112	(847) 244-4100
Aspyre Of Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	4.6 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 244-6700
Village At Victory Lakes, The	Lindenhurst, IL	5.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(847) 356-5900
Claridge Healthcare Center	Lake Bluff, IL	6.6 mi	1 of 5	231	(847) 295-3900
Allure Of Zion	Zion, IL	7.6 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 746-8382

Hospices serving Gurnee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	0.5 mi	(847) 672-9225
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	6.2 mi	(847) 549-0588
Accord Hospice	Deerfield, IL	14 mi	(847) 780-4594
Journeycare - Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	14 mi	(844) 656-8763

Straight-line miles from the center of Gurnee. 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 Gurnee

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 27% of the $5,900 monthly median income of Gurnee 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 Gurnee: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gurnee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elevate Care Waukegan in Waukegan (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Waukegan Health And Rehab in Waukegan (4.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aspyre Of Waukegan in Waukegan (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gurnee?

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 27% of the $5,900 monthly median income of Gurnee 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 Gurnee, IL