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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lincoln, IL: the local picture

485

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

2,945

residents 65 or older (22% of Lincoln)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Logan County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lincoln has about 485 residents aged 85 or older among 2,945 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Logan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Lincoln 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.

Lincoln compared with Logan County and Illinois

Census figure	Lincoln	Logan County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	3.0%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,563	$54,939	—

Older residents in towns around Lincoln

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, IL	22 mi	1,291	228
Sherman, IL	22 mi	891	145
Riverton, IL	23 mi	604	189
Heyworth, IL	23 mi	371	38
Forsyth, IL	27 mi	678	155
Springfield, IL	29 mi	22,574	2,646

Nursing homes near Lincoln

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care	Lincoln, IL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(217) 735-1507
Lincoln Village Healthcare	Lincoln, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	126	(217) 735-1538
H & J Vonderlieth Lvg Ctr, The	Mount Pulaski, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	90	(217) 792-3218
Mason City Area Nursing Home	Mason City, IL	17 mi	1 of 5	97	(217) 482-5022
Goldwater Care Clinton	Clinton, IL	21 mi	1 of 5	134	(217) 935-8500
Villa Health Care East	Sherman, IL	22 mi	1 of 5	109	(217) 744-2299

Hospices serving Lincoln

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Springfield, IL	30 mi	(447) 442-1237
Hospice Care Of Illinois	Springfield, IL	30 mi	(217) 788-4663
Elara Caring Vii	Springfield, IL	31 mi	(217) 210-8457
Gentiva	Springfield, IL	31 mi	(217) 525-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

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 $4,297 monthly median income of Lincoln 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 Lincoln: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lincoln?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lincoln Village Healthcare in Lincoln (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); H & J Vonderlieth Lvg Ctr, The in Mount Pulaski (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lincoln?

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 $4,297 monthly median income of Lincoln 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.

More near Lincoln

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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 Lincoln, IL