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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Markham, IL: the local picture

172

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,663

residents 65 or older (15% of Markham)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Will County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Markham has about 172 residents aged 85 or older among 1,663 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Will County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Markham 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.

Markham compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Markham	Will County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	7.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	22%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,146	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Markham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hazel Crest, IL	1.8 mi	2,784	311
Posen, IL	2.0 mi	407	58
Harvey, IL	2.1 mi	3,250	233
Midlothian, IL	2.5 mi	2,379	140
Dixmoor, IL	2.6 mi	427	82
Country Club Hills, IL	3.1 mi	2,509	342

Nursing homes near Markham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heather Health Care Center	Harvey, IL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	173	(708) 333-9550
Aperion Care Midlothian	Midlothian, IL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	91	(708) 389-3141
Pine Crest Health Care	Hazel Crest, IL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	199	(708) 335-2400
Aliya Of Homewood	Homewood, IL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	132	(708) 799-0244
Elevate Care Country Club Hill	Country Club Hills, IL	3.6 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 798-2272
Prairie Oasis	South Holland, IL	3.9 mi	1 of 5	135	(708) 339-0600

Hospices serving Markham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	2.0 mi	(708) 331-0226
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	4.1 mi	(773) 941-4838
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	5.0 mi	(708) 705-5851
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	7.8 mi	(708) 781-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Markham. 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 Markham

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 43% of the $3,679 monthly median income of Markham 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 Markham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Markham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heather Health Care Center in Harvey (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aperion Care Midlothian in Midlothian (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Crest Health Care in Hazel Crest (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Markham?

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 43% of the $3,679 monthly median income of Markham 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 Markham, IL