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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hazel Crest, IL: the local picture

311

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2,784

residents 65 or older (20% of Hazel Crest)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hazel Crest has about 311 residents aged 85 or older among 2,784 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Cook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Hazel Crest 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.

Hazel Crest compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hazel Crest	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,432	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hazel Crest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Homewood, IL	1.7 mi	3,598	414
Markham, IL	1.8 mi	1,663	172
Country Club Hills, IL	2.0 mi	2,509	342
Flossmoor, IL	2.4 mi	1,874	247
Harvey, IL	3.0 mi	3,250	233
Olympia Fields, IL	3.6 mi	1,429	154

Nursing homes near Hazel Crest

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Crest Health Care	Hazel Crest, IL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	199	(708) 335-2400
Elevate Care Country Club Hill	Country Club Hills, IL	2.5 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 798-2272
Heather Health Care Center	Harvey, IL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	173	(708) 333-9550
Aliya Of Homewood	Homewood, IL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	132	(708) 799-0244
Ryze At Homewood	Homewood, IL	3.5 mi	1 of 5	259	(708) 957-9200
Aperion Care Midlothian	Midlothian, IL	3.6 mi	1 of 5	91	(708) 389-3141

Hospices serving Hazel Crest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	2.3 mi	(773) 941-4838
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	3.1 mi	(708) 331-0226
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	5.2 mi	(708) 705-5851
Willow Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Tinley Park, IL	6.0 mi	(708) 719-6533

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazel Crest. 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 Hazel Crest

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 33% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hazel Crest?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Crest Health Care in Hazel Crest (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Elevate Care Country Club Hill in Country Club Hills (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heather Health Care Center in Harvey (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hazel Crest?

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 33% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest, IL