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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Montgomery, IL: the local picture

154

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

2,327

residents 65 or older (11% of Montgomery)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Kendall County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Montgomery has about 154 residents aged 85 or older among 2,327 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 (30% in Kendall County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Montgomery 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.

Montgomery compared with Kendall County and Illinois

Census figure	Montgomery	Kendall County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	0.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	4.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	27%	22%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,528	$72,500	—

Older residents in towns around Montgomery

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Boulder Hill, IL	1.5 mi	1,329	188
Oswego, IL	2.8 mi	3,984	299
Aurora, IL	4.6 mi	19,880	1,790
Yorkville, IL	5.5 mi	2,665	180
Sugar Grove, IL	5.7 mi	2,279	269
North Aurora, IL	6.1 mi	2,752	335

Nursing homes near Montgomery

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Bella Of Aurora	Aurora, IL	3.0 mi	1 of 5	68	(630) 897-3100
Pearl At The Tillers	Oswego, IL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	105	(630) 554-1001
Jennings Terrace	Aurora, IL	3.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(630) 897-6947
Pearl Of Orchard Valley	Aurora, IL	3.2 mi	1 of 5	203	(630) 896-4686
Alden Of Waterford	Aurora, IL	4.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(630) 851-7266
Alden Courts Of Waterford	Aurora, IL	4.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(630) 851-1466

Hospices serving Montgomery

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Health Care, An Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation	Aurora, IL	3.2 mi	(630) 978-2532
Divine Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Yorkville, IL	7.2 mi	(630) 553-8500
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC	Naperville, IL	11 mi	(331) 472-4706
Three Oaks Hospice	Naperville, IL	11 mi	(773) 233-1010

Straight-line miles from the center of Montgomery. 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 Montgomery

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 31% of the $5,127 monthly median income of Montgomery 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 Montgomery: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montgomery?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are La Bella Of Aurora in Aurora (3.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pearl At The Tillers in Oswego (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Jennings Terrace in Aurora (3.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Montgomery?

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 31% of the $5,127 monthly median income of Montgomery 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.

More near Montgomery

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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 Montgomery, IL