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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hillside, IL: the local picture

404

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

1,413

residents 65 or older (17% of Hillside)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hillside has about 404 residents aged 85 or older among 1,413 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.

37% 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.

31% of older Hillside 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.

Hillside compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hillside	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,780	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hillside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westchester, IL	1.4 mi	4,773	555
Berkeley, IL	1.6 mi	882	99
Bellwood, IL	1.7 mi	2,914	149
Broadview, IL	2.4 mi	1,611	349
Stone Park, IL	2.7 mi	152	66
La Grange Park, IL	3.0 mi	2,842	622

Nursing homes near Hillside

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pearl Of Hillside,The	Hillside, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	198	(708) 544-9933
Park Place Christian Community	Elmhurst, IL	1.9 mi	5 of 5	37	(630) 936-4100
Aperion Care Westchester	Westchester, IL	2.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(708) 531-1441
Bella Terra Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	2.6 mi	4 of 5	142	(630) 832-2300
Grove Of Lagrange Park, The	La Grange Park, IL	3.2 mi	3 of 5	131	(708) 354-7300
Citadel At Casa Scalabrini	Northlake, IL	3.4 mi	3 of 5	229	(708) 562-0040

Hospices serving Hillside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	1.4 mi	(312) 662-1009
Advocate Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	3.8 mi	(630) 963-6800
Loyola Medicine Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	3.8 mi	(630) 861-5165
Illuminate Hospice	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	4.0 mi	(224) 574-4220

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillside. 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 Hillside

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Hillside 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 Hillside: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hillside?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pearl Of Hillside,The in Hillside (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Park Place Christian Community in Elmhurst (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aperion Care Westchester in Westchester (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hillside?

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Hillside 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 Hillside, IL