Lindenhurst, Illinois

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lindenhurst, IL

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Lindenhurst, IL: the local picture

149
residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)
1,795
residents 65 or older (12% of Lindenhurst)
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lindenhurst has about 149 residents aged 85 or older among 1,795 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.

29% 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.

21% of older Lindenhurst 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.

Lindenhurst compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figureLindenhurstLake CountyIllinois
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.8%2.0%
Residents 65 or older12%16%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability29%26%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%25%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.9%7.4%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home18%31%24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$66,049$80,242—

Older residents in towns around Lindenhurst

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Grandwood Park, IL2.6 mi64934
Lake Villa, IL2.9 mi1,10253
Round Lake Beach, IL3.7 mi2,448183
Round Lake Heights, IL4.6 mi18938
Antioch, IL4.6 mi1,716119
Gages Lake, IL5.1 mi1,583161

Nursing homes near Lindenhurst

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Village At Victory Lakes, TheLindenhurst, IL0.6 mi4 of 5120(847) 356-5900
Hillcrest Retirement VillageRound Lake Beach, IL4.0 mi3 of 5140(847) 546-5300
Allure Of ZionZion, IL8.9 mi1 of 5115(847) 746-8382
Aspyre Of WaukeganWaukegan, IL9.1 mi1 of 5115(847) 244-6700
Elevate Care WaukeganWaukegan, IL9.2 mi2 of 5265(847) 249-2400
Waukegan Health And RehabWaukegan, IL9.4 mi4 of 5112(847) 244-4100

Hospices serving Lindenhurst

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Star HospiceGurnee, IL5.4 mi(847) 672-9225
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLCLibertyville, IL10 mi(847) 549-0588
Hospice AlliancePleasant Prairie, WI11 mi(262) 652-4400
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)Buffalo Grove, IL18 mi(847) 272-7338

Straight-line miles from the center of Lindenhurst. 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 Lindenhurst

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 $5,504 monthly median income of Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lindenhurst?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Village At Victory Lakes, The in Lindenhurst (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Retirement Village in Round Lake Beach (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Allure Of Zion in Zion (8.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lindenhurst?

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 $5,504 monthly median income of Lindenhurst 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.

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.

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