In-Home Dementia Care in Hawthorn Woods, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hawthorn Woods, IL: the local picture

42

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

1,106

residents 65 or older (12% of Hawthorn Woods)

10%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hawthorn Woods has about 42 residents aged 85 or older among 1,106 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.

10% 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.

6.3% of older Hawthorn Woods 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.

Hawthorn Woods compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Hawthorn Woods	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	10%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.3%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	31%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$178,566	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Hawthorn Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Zurich, IL	3.0 mi	2,862	330
Mundelein, IL	3.7 mi	4,711	254
North Barrington, IL	3.7 mi	684	33
Kildeer, IL	3.9 mi	791	20
Long Grove, IL	4.0 mi	1,718	251
Wauconda, IL	4.5 mi	1,579	131

Nursing homes near Hawthorn Woods

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avantara Lake Zurich	Lake Zurich, IL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	203	(847) 726-1200
Thrive Of Lake County	Mundelein, IL	3.8 mi	3 of 5	185	(847) 377-7200
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Alden Long Grove Rehab &Hc Ctr	Long Grove, IL	5.2 mi	1 of 5	248	(847) 438-8275
Prairieview At The Garlands	Barrington, IL	6.1 mi	5 of 5	20	(847) 852-3500
Avantara Libertyville	Libertyville, IL	6.3 mi	4 of 5	150	(847) 816-3200

Hospices serving Hawthorn Woods

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	6.3 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	6.6 mi	(847) 777-8888
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	6.8 mi	(847) 549-0588
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	7.4 mi	(847) 272-7338

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawthorn Woods. 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 Hawthorn Woods

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 11% of the $14,881 monthly median income of Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hawthorn Woods?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avantara Lake Zurich in Lake Zurich (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Thrive Of Lake County in Mundelein (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Alta Rehab At Wauconda in Wauconda (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hawthorn Woods?

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 11% of the $14,881 monthly median income of Hawthorn Woods 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.

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