Dementia Care in Hammond, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hammond, IN: the local picture

981

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

10,883

residents 65 or older (14% of Hammond)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hammond has about 981 residents aged 85 or older among 10,883 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Hammond 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.

Hammond compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Hammond	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,697	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Hammond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Calumet City, IL	2.7 mi	5,488	553
Burnham, IL	3.0 mi	579	86
East Chicago, IN	3.0 mi	3,676	514
Whiting, IN	3.8 mi	473	26
Lansing, IL	4.6 mi	4,442	690
Munster, IN	5.0 mi	4,918	619

Nursing homes near Hammond

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Health & Rehab	East Chicago, IN	1.5 mi	1 of 5	106	(219) 397-0380
Bria Of River Oaks	Burnham, IL	3.2 mi	1 of 5	309	(708) 862-1260
Munster Med-Inn	Munster, IN	3.6 mi	not rated	225	(219) 836-8300
Thryve Of South Holland	South Holland, IL	4.2 mi	3 of 5	216	(708) 895-3255
Countryside Nursing & Rehab Ctr	Dolton, IL	4.3 mi	1 of 5	197	(708) 841-9550
Tri-State Village Nrsg & Rhb	Lansing, IL	4.3 mi	2 of 5	84	(708) 474-7330

Hospices serving Hammond

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc	Munster, IN	4.5 mi	(219) 922-2732
Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC	Merrillville, IN	11 mi	(219) 769-8648
Providence Hospice, Inc	Saint John, IN	12 mi	(800) 509-2800
Traditions Health	Crown Point, IN	15 mi	(219) 661-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hammond. 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 Hammond

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Hammond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Hammond: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hammond?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harbor Health & Rehab in East Chicago (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bria Of River Oaks in Burnham (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Munster Med-Inn in Munster (3.6 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hammond?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Hammond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Hammond, IN