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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morton, IL: the local picture

684

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

3,833

residents 65 or older (23% of Morton)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morton has about 684 residents aged 85 or older among 3,833 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Tazewell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Morton 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.

Morton compared with Tazewell County and Illinois

Census figure	Morton	Tazewell County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.0%	2.4%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,807	$58,382	—

Older residents in towns around Morton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Peoria, IL	5.7 mi	4,619	410
Washington, IL	6.6 mi	2,595	229
Creve Coeur, IL	7.3 mi	692	98
Pekin, IL	8.9 mi	6,158	812
Bartonville, IL	10 mi	1,096	51
Peoria Heights, IL	11 mi	1,062	191

Nursing homes near Morton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apostolic Christian Restmor	Morton, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	62	(309) 284-1400
Arcadia Care Morton	Morton, IL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	106	(309) 266-9741
Fondulac Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	East Peoria, IL	5.8 mi	1 of 5	98	(309) 694-6446
Loft Rehab Of East Peoria, The	East Peoria, IL	6.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(309) 699-5400
Washington Senior Living	Washington, IL	7.0 mi	1 of 5	122	(309) 444-3161
Hallmark Healthcare Of Pekin	Pekin, IL	8.5 mi	1 of 5	71	(309) 347-3121

Hospices serving Morton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elysian Hospice, Inc.	Morton, IL	0.3 mi	(309) 699-4715
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 683-7700
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	30 mi	(309) 435-7050
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	38 mi	(309) 543-1239

Straight-line miles from the center of Morton. 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 Morton

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 26% of the $6,151 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Arcadia Care Morton in Morton (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fondulac Rehabilitation And Health Care Center in East Peoria (5.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morton?

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 26% of the $6,151 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton, IL