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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mundelein, IL: the local picture

254

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

4,711

residents 65 or older (15% of Mundelein)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mundelein has about 254 residents aged 85 or older among 4,711 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Mundelein 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.

Mundelein compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Mundelein	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	31%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,153	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Mundelein

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Libertyville, IL	2.7 mi	3,705	468
Hawthorn Woods, IL	3.7 mi	1,106	42
Vernon Hills, IL	3.9 mi	4,785	630
Grayslake, IL	4.7 mi	2,950	355
Hainesville, IL	5.2 mi	285	15
Long Grove, IL	5.4 mi	1,718	251

Nursing homes near Mundelein

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thrive Of Lake County	Mundelein, IL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	185	(847) 377-7200
Avantara Libertyville	Libertyville, IL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	150	(847) 816-3200
Avantara Lake Zurich	Lake Zurich, IL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	203	(847) 726-1200
Serenity Estates Of Lincolnshire	Lincolnshire, IL	6.4 mi	1 of 5	144	(224) 543-7100
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Alden Long Grove Rehab &Hc Ctr	Long Grove, IL	7.1 mi	1 of 5	248	(847) 438-8275

Hospices serving Mundelein

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	3.4 mi	(847) 549-0588
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	7.4 mi	(847) 672-9225
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	8.3 mi	(847) 272-7338
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	8.8 mi	(847) 777-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Mundelein. 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 Mundelein

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 22% of the $7,263 monthly median income of Mundelein 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 Mundelein: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mundelein?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Thrive Of Lake County in Mundelein (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avantara Libertyville in Libertyville (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avantara Lake Zurich in Lake Zurich (5.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mundelein?

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 22% of the $7,263 monthly median income of Mundelein 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 Mundelein, IL