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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Island Lake, IL: the local picture

103

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,111

residents 65 or older (14% of Island Lake)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Island Lake has about 103 residents aged 85 or older among 1,111 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.

25% 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.

13% of older Island Lake 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.

Island Lake compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Island Lake	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	31%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,694	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Island Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wauconda, IL	3.3 mi	1,579	131
Volo, IL	4.2 mi	795	87
Lakemoor, IL	4.2 mi	630	41
Lake Barrington, IL	5.0 mi	1,797	485
Cary, IL	5.2 mi	2,457	206
Fox River Grove, IL	5.8 mi	637	15

Nursing homes near Island Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The	Crystal Lake, IL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	97	(815) 477-6569
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	5.2 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	6.0 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600
Fair Oaks Health Care Center	Crystal Lake, IL	7.4 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 455-0550
Hillcrest Retirement Village	Round Lake Beach, IL	9.1 mi	3 of 5	140	(847) 546-5300

Hospices serving Island Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	8.7 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	13 mi	(847) 777-8888
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	14 mi	(847) 672-9225
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	15 mi	(847) 272-7338

Straight-line miles from the center of Island Lake. 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 Island Lake

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 24% of the $6,725 monthly median income of Island Lake 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 Island Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Island Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alta Rehab At Wauconda in Wauconda (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The in Crystal Lake (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Mchenry in Mchenry (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Island Lake?

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 24% of the $6,725 monthly median income of Island Lake 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 Island Lake, IL