Momence, Illinois

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Momence, IL: the local picture

109
residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)
648
residents 65 or older (20% of Momence)
46%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Kankakee County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Momence has about 109 residents aged 85 or older among 648 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Kankakee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Momence 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.

Momence compared with Kankakee County and Illinois

Census figureMomenceKankakee CountyIllinois
Residents 85 or older3.3%1.7%2.0%
Residents 65 or older20%18%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability46%39%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone41%30%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%9.7%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home12%11%24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$37,989$51,634—

Older residents in towns around Momence

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bradley, IL9.5 mi2,318276
Manteno, IL11 mi2,304291
Bourbonnais, IL11 mi2,744233
Kankakee, IL11 mi3,433384
Beecher, IL13 mi742123
Peotone, IL13 mi709100

Nursing homes near Momence

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Momence Meadows Nursing & RehabMomence, IL0.6 mi1 of 5140(815) 472-2423
Arc At BradleyBradley, IL9.8 mi1 of 5120(815) 933-1666
Arc At KankakeeKankakee, IL11 mi3 of 551(815) 939-4506
Citadel Care Center-KankakeeKankakee, IL11 mi4 of 5107(815) 933-1711
Miller Health Care CenterKankakee, IL12 mi2 of 5160(815) 936-6500
Citadel Of Bourbonnais,TheBourbonnais, IL12 mi3 of 5107(815) 937-2022

Hospices serving Momence

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Uplifted CareBourbonnais, IL11 mi(815) 939-4141
Heartland Hospice (Frankfort)Frankfort, IL25 mi(815) 469-7100
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness CareJoliet, IL26 mi(815) 740-4104
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of IllinoisTinley Park, IL29 mi(708) 781-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Momence. 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 Momence

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 50% of the $3,166 monthly median income of Momence 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 Momence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Momence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Momence Meadows Nursing & Rehab in Momence (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arc At Bradley in Bradley (9.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arc At Kankakee in Kankakee (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Momence?

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 50% of the $3,166 monthly median income of Momence 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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