In-Home Dementia Care in Mount Prospect, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mount Prospect, IL: the local picture

1,437

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

10,371

residents 65 or older (19% of Mount Prospect)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mount Prospect has about 1,437 residents aged 85 or older among 10,371 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Cook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Mount Prospect 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.

Mount Prospect compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Mount Prospect	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,161	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Prospect

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Prospect Heights, IL	2.8 mi	3,051	468
Des Plaines, IL	2.8 mi	12,284	1,694
Arlington Heights, IL	3.2 mi	15,238	2,285
Rolling Meadows, IL	4.6 mi	3,864	521
Wheeling, IL	4.6 mi	6,747	625
Elk Grove Village, IL	4.9 mi	6,435	1,033

Nursing homes near Mount Prospect

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eden Vista Prospect Heights	Prospect Heights, IL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(847) 797-2700
Moorings Of Arlington Heights	Arlington Hts, IL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	92	(847) 364-2435
Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Hc	Des Plaines, IL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	110	(847) 768-1300
Ascension Nazarethville Place	Des Plaines, IL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	68	(847) 297-5900
Asbury Court Nursing & Rehab	Des Plaines, IL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	79	(847) 228-1500
Lee Manor	Des Plaines, IL	3.2 mi	3 of 5	262	(847) 635-4000

Hospices serving Mount Prospect

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rainbow Hospice	Mount Prospect, IL	0.1 mi	(847) 685-9900
Kindred Hospice	Arlington Heights, IL	2.5 mi	(847) 439-0348
Caretenders Hospice	Rolling Mdws, IL	4.2 mi	(847) 635-6199
Hope Hospice, Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	4.2 mi	(847) 803-0400

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Prospect. 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 Mount Prospect

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 30% of the $5,347 monthly median income of Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mount Prospect?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eden Vista Prospect Heights in Prospect Heights (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Moorings Of Arlington Heights in Arlington Hts (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Hc in Des Plaines (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mount Prospect?

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 30% of the $5,347 monthly median income of Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect, IL