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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morris, IL: the local picture

508

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

2,556

residents 65 or older (17% of Morris)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Grundy County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morris has about 508 residents aged 85 or older among 2,556 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Grundy County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Morris 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.

Morris compared with Grundy County and Illinois

Census figure	Morris	Grundy County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	4.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	8.5%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,479	$53,884	—

Older residents in towns around Morris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Minooka, IL	8.6 mi	1,075	14
Channahon, IL	8.9 mi	1,736	141
Coal City, IL	10 mi	1,164	66
Diamond, IL	11 mi	290	60
Braidwood, IL	13 mi	1,181	50
Wilmington, IL	14 mi	1,152	205

Nursing homes near Morris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arcadia Care Morris	Morris, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	123	(815) 942-5108
Serenity Estates At Morris	Morris, IL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	142	(815) 416-6500
Goldwater Care Marseilles	Marseilles, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	103	(815) 795-5121
Alden Estates Of Shorewood	Shorewood, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	100	(815) 230-8700
Alden Courts Of Shorewood	Shorewood, IL	16 mi	4 of 5	50	(815) 230-8700
Aperion Care Wilmington	Wilmington, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	171	(815) 476-2200

Hospices serving Morris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Divine Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Yorkville, IL	18 mi	(630) 553-8500
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	26 mi	(815) 740-4104
Angels Grace Hospice	Bolingbrook, IL	28 mi	(630) 633-6370
Uplifted Care	Bourbonnais, IL	32 mi	(815) 939-4141

Straight-line miles from the center of Morris. 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 Morris

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 38% of the $4,207 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morris?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arcadia Care Morris in Morris (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Serenity Estates At Morris in Morris (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Goldwater Care Marseilles in Marseilles (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morris?

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 38% of the $4,207 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris, IL