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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Itasca, IL: the local picture

197

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,364

residents 65 or older (15% of Itasca)

19%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Itasca has about 197 residents aged 85 or older among 1,364 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in DuPage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Itasca 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.

Itasca compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Itasca	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,916	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Itasca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wood Dale, IL	2.1 mi	2,642	326
Elk Grove Village, IL	2.4 mi	6,435	1,033
Addison, IL	3.2 mi	5,980	807
Roselle, IL	3.5 mi	3,944	322
Bloomingdale, IL	4.0 mi	5,491	744
Bensenville, IL	4.1 mi	3,042	442

Nursing homes near Itasca

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Landmark Of Itasca Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Itasca, IL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	144	(630) 773-9416
Pearl Of Elk Grove, The	Elk Grove Village, IL	2.0 mi	1 of 5	190	(847) 301-0550
Abbington Vlge Nrsg & Rhb Ctr	Roselle, IL	3.3 mi	3 of 5	82	(630) 894-5058
West Suburban Nursing & Rehab Center	Bloomingdale, IL	3.4 mi	2 of 5	259	(630) 894-7400
Bella Terra Bloomingdale	Bloomingdale, IL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	166	(630) 980-8700
Alden Valley Ridge Rehab & Hcc	Bloomingdale, IL	3.7 mi	5 of 5	207	(630) 893-9616

Hospices serving Itasca

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	2.5 mi	(847) 515-1505
Amenity Health Care Inc	Addison, IL	3.1 mi	(630) 366-6424
Kindred Hospice	Arlington Heights, IL	6.3 mi	(847) 439-0348
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC	Rolling Meadows, IL	6.7 mi	(847) 543-7550

Straight-line miles from the center of Itasca. 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 Itasca

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 29% of the $5,410 monthly median income of Itasca 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 Itasca: common questions

What nursing homes are near Itasca?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Landmark Of Itasca Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent in Itasca (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pearl Of Elk Grove, The in Elk Grove Village (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Abbington Vlge Nrsg & Rhb Ctr in Roselle (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Itasca?

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 29% of the $5,410 monthly median income of Itasca 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 Itasca, IL