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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marshall, IL: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

896

residents 65 or older (22% of Marshall)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Clark County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marshall has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 896 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Clark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Marshall 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.

Marshall compared with Clark County and Illinois

Census figure	Marshall	Clark County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	6.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	2.2%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,846	$57,516	—

Older residents in towns around Marshall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paris, IL	15 mi	1,757	237
Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	9,208	1,068
North Terre Haute, IN	20 mi	1,109	99
Clinton, IN	24 mi	1,083	112
Sullivan, IN	26 mi	817	113
Charleston, IL	27 mi	2,604	374

Nursing homes near Marshall

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marshall Rehab & Nursing	Marshall, IL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	75	(217) 826-2358
Providence Health Care Center	St Mary Of The Woods, IN	14 mi	2 of 5	70	(812) 535-4001
Westridge Health Care Center	Terre Haute, IN	15 mi	1 of 5	66	(812) 232-3311
Twin Lakes Extended Care	Paris, IL	15 mi	3 of 5	56	(217) 465-5395
Springhill Village	Terre Haute, IN	16 mi	4 of 5	99	(812) 299-6300
The Haven Of Paris	Paris, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	128	(217) 465-5376

Hospices serving Marshall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	27 mi	(800) 454-4055
Haven Hospice IL, LLC	Chrisman, IL	28 mi	(217) 728-3200
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	60 mi	(217) 212-9121
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	60 mi	(800) 239-3620

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshall. 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 Marshall

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 26% of the $6,154 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marshall?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marshall Rehab & Nursing in Marshall (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Providence Health Care Center in St Mary Of The Woods (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westridge Health Care Center in Terre Haute (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marshall?

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 26% of the $6,154 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall, IL