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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Huntley, IL: the local picture

1,389

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

9,536

residents 65 or older (34% of Huntley)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in McHenry County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Huntley has about 1,389 residents aged 85 or older among 9,536 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in McHenry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Huntley 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.

Huntley compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Huntley	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	34%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	6.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	16%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,815	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Huntley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hampshire, IL	4.7 mi	865	95
Gilberts, IL	4.8 mi	932	113
Lakewood, IL	5.1 mi	575	24
Pingree Grove, IL	5.1 mi	1,700	122
Algonquin, IL	5.8 mi	4,502	551
Lake in the Hills, IL	6.3 mi	2,884	145

Nursing homes near Huntley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley	Huntley, IL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	170	(847) 961-7500
Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc	Crystal Lake, IL	6.1 mi	1 of 5	110	(815) 459-7791
Avondale Estates Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	7.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(847) 531-6004
Fair Oaks Health Care Center	Crystal Lake, IL	7.8 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 455-0550
Highland Oaks	Elgin, IL	8.8 mi	5 of 5	24	(847) 741-4543
Pearl Of Elgin, The	Elgin, IL	9.1 mi	4 of 5	139	(847) 888-9585

Hospices serving Huntley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	15 mi	(847) 250-5036
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	15 mi	(847) 381-5599
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	19 mi	(847) 685-9900
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	21 mi	(847) 777-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntley. 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 Huntley

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 32% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Huntley 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 Huntley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Huntley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley in Huntley (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc in Crystal Lake (6.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avondale Estates Of Elgin in Elgin (7.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Huntley?

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 32% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Huntley 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 Huntley, IL