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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morrison, IL: the local picture

166

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

813

residents 65 or older (22% of Morrison)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Whiteside County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morrison has about 166 residents aged 85 or older among 813 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Whiteside County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Morrison 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.

Morrison compared with Whiteside County and Illinois

Census figure	Morrison	Whiteside County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	8.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	7.2%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,318	$51,622	—

Older residents in towns around Morrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fulton, IL	11 mi	826	108
Sterling, IL	14 mi	3,219	479
Rock Falls, IL	14 mi	1,675	207
Clinton, IA	15 mi	5,189	555
Camanche, IA	16 mi	889	42
Savanna, IL	22 mi	680	47

Nursing homes near Morrison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resthave Home-Whiteside County	Morrison, IL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 772-4021
La Bella Of Morrison	Morrison, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	74	(815) 772-7288
Allure Of Prophetstown	Prophetstown, IL	9.0 mi	3 of 5	70	(815) 537-5175
Winning Wheels	Prophetstown, IL	9.7 mi	1 of 5	88	(815) 537-5168
Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation	Clinton, IA	13 mi	4 of 5	75	(563) 243-6600
The Alverno Health Care Facility	Clinton, IA	13 mi	3 of 5	112	(563) 242-1521

Hospices serving Morrison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rock River Hospice And Home	Sterling, IL	13 mi	(815) 288-3673
Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice, Inc	Sterling, IL	13 mi	(815) 626-3467
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	33 mi	(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	34 mi	(563) 359-3540

Straight-line miles from the center of Morrison. 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 Morrison

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 32% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Morrison 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 Morrison: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morrison?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Resthave Home-Whiteside County in Morrison (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); La Bella Of Morrison in Morrison (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Allure Of Prophetstown in Prophetstown (9.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morrison?

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 32% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Morrison 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 Morrison, IL