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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lynwood, IL: the local picture

131

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,839

residents 65 or older (20% of Lynwood)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lynwood has about 131 residents aged 85 or older among 1,839 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Cook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Lynwood 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.

Lynwood compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Lynwood	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,688	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Lynwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sauk Village, IL	2.5 mi	1,024	119
Dyer, IN	2.7 mi	4,196	383
Munster, IN	2.9 mi	4,918	619
Lansing, IL	2.9 mi	4,442	690
Glenwood, IL	3.4 mi	1,669	313
Chicago Heights, IL	4.4 mi	3,820	354

Nursing homes near Lynwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dyer, IN	1.7 mi	1 of 5	161	(219) 322-2273
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC	Dyer, IN	2.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(219) 515-4700
Aliya Of Glenwood	Glenwood, IL	2.7 mi	1 of 5	184	(708) 758-6200
Great Lakes Healthcare Center	Dyer, IN	3.3 mi	2 of 5	134	(219) 322-3555
Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village	Munster, IN	3.5 mi	3 of 5	112	(219) 934-0590
Tri-State Village Nrsg & Rhb	Lansing, IL	3.8 mi	2 of 5	84	(708) 474-7330

Hospices serving Lynwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Midwest Hospice LLC	Chicago Heights, IL	2.3 mi	(708) 437-0002
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc	Lansing, IL	3.0 mi	(708) 895-8332
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	5.7 mi	(708) 705-5851
Pearl Palliative And Hospice	Crete, IL	6.4 mi	(630) 410-1060

Straight-line miles from the center of Lynwood. 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 Lynwood

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 30% of the $5,224 monthly median income of Lynwood 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 Lynwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lynwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Dyer (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC in Dyer (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Aliya Of Glenwood in Glenwood (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lynwood?

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 30% of the $5,224 monthly median income of Lynwood 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 Lynwood, IL