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

Local figures

Dementia Care in McHenry, IL: the local picture

810

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

5,406

residents 65 or older (19% of McHenry)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McHenry has about 810 residents aged 85 or older among 5,406 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in McHenry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older McHenry 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.

McHenry compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	McHenry	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	6.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	16%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,650	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around McHenry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Johnsburg, IL	4.0 mi	1,496	59
Wonder Lake, IL	4.4 mi	578	0
Lakemoor, IL	4.5 mi	630	41
Island Lake, IL	6.1 mi	1,111	103
Pistakee Highlands, IL	6.2 mi	458	27
Volo, IL	6.8 mi	795	87

Nursing homes near McHenry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	0.3 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	1.1 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The	Crystal Lake, IL	4.7 mi	5 of 5	97	(815) 477-6569
Fair Oaks Health Care Center	Crystal Lake, IL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 455-0550
La Bella Of Woodstock	Woodstock, IL	7.8 mi	1 of 5	115	(815) 338-1700
Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc	Crystal Lake, IL	8.1 mi	1 of 5	110	(815) 459-7791

Hospices serving McHenry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	14 mi	(847) 381-5599
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	18 mi	(847) 672-9225
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	18 mi	(847) 549-0588
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	19 mi	(847) 777-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of McHenry. 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 McHenry

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 35% of the $4,554 monthly median income of McHenry 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 McHenry: common questions

What nursing homes are near McHenry?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab in Mchenry (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Mchenry in Mchenry (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The in Crystal Lake (4.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McHenry?

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 35% of the $4,554 monthly median income of McHenry 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 McHenry, IL