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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Niles, IL: the local picture

2,167

residents 85 or older (7.2% of all residents)

8,578

residents 65 or older (29% of Niles)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Niles has about 2,167 residents aged 85 or older among 8,578 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.

41% 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.

30% of older Niles 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.

Niles compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Niles	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	7.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	29%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	59%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,647	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Niles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Morton Grove, IL	1.5 mi	5,944	750
Park Ridge, IL	2.0 mi	7,826	1,513
Skokie, IL	3.6 mi	13,981	1,857
Glenview, IL	4.1 mi	12,175	2,320
Rosemont, IL	4.2 mi	604	41
Lincolnwood, IL	4.2 mi	3,658	842

Nursing homes near Niles

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elevate Care Regency	Niles, IL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	254	(847) 647-7444
Bella Terra Morton Grove	Morton Grove, IL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	211	(847) 965-8100
Citadel At Saint Benedict	Niles, IL	1.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(847) 647-0003
Elevate Care North Branch	Niles, IL	1.3 mi	2 of 5	212	(847) 647-6400
Aperion Care Niles	Niles, IL	1.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(847) 647-9875
Celebrate Senior Living Niles	Niles, IL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	55	(847) 647-8332

Hospices serving Niles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	3.1 mi	(847) 759-9449
Moments Hospice Of Chicago North LLC	Des Plaines, IL	3.1 mi	(773) 798-6741
Bristol Hospice - Chicago, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	3.1 mi	(872) 777-1750
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	6.1 mi	(847) 446-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Niles. 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 Niles

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 36% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Niles 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 Niles: common questions

What nursing homes are near Niles?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elevate Care Regency in Niles (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bella Terra Morton Grove in Morton Grove (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Citadel At Saint Benedict in Niles (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Niles?

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 36% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Niles 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 Niles, IL