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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Baden, IL: the local picture

74

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

376

residents 65 or older (11% of New Baden)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clinton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Baden has about 74 residents aged 85 or older among 376 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 (33% in Clinton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older New Baden 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.

New Baden compared with Clinton County and Illinois

Census figure	New Baden	Clinton County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	4.2%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,381	$61,926	—

Older residents in towns around New Baden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Trenton, IL	5.1 mi	541	116
Mascoutah, IL	5.2 mi	1,223	133
Lebanon, IL	7.1 mi	794	70
Scott AFB, IL	7.8 mi	33	5
Shiloh, IL	11 mi	2,294	357
Breese, IL	11 mi	869	167

Nursing homes near New Baden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clinton Manor Living Center	New Baden, IL	0.5 mi	5 of 5	37	(618) 588-4924
Nexus At Mascoutah	Mascoutah, IL	6.3 mi	1 of 5	55	(618) 566-2183
La Bella Of Mascoutah	Mascoutah, IL	6.5 mi	1 of 5	76	(618) 566-8000
Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Ctr	Lebanon, IL	7.5 mi	3 of 5	116	(618) 537-6165
Aviston Countryside Manor	Aviston, IL	7.5 mi	2 of 5	97	(618) 228-7615
Evercare Of Lebanon	Lebanon, IL	8.0 mi	1 of 5	90	(618) 537-4401

Hospices serving New Baden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Southern Illinois, Inc.	O'fallon, IL	11 mi	(618) 607-8110
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	15 mi	(618) 235-1703
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area	Belleville, IL	16 mi	(618) 277-1800
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	17 mi	(618) 622-9073

Straight-line miles from the center of New Baden. 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 New Baden

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 $6,032 monthly median income of New Baden 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 New Baden: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Baden?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Nexus At Mascoutah in Mascoutah (6.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); La Bella Of Mascoutah in Mascoutah (6.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Baden?

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 $6,032 monthly median income of New Baden 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 New Baden, IL