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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Norridge, IL: the local picture

721

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

3,280

residents 65 or older (21% of Norridge)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Norridge has about 721 residents aged 85 or older among 3,280 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 (32% in Cook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Norridge 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.

Norridge compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Norridge	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	60%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,641	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Norridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harwood Heights, IL	0.9 mi	1,774	240
Schiller Park, IL	2.4 mi	1,745	127
River Grove, IL	2.8 mi	1,659	165
Elmwood Park, IL	2.9 mi	4,066	391
Rosemont, IL	3.0 mi	604	41
Franklin Park, IL	3.5 mi	2,114	193

Nursing homes near Norridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Central Baptist Village	Norridge, IL	0.8 mi	5 of 5	116	(708) 583-8500
Ascension Resurrection Life	Chicago, IL	1.8 mi	3 of 5	162	(773) 594-7400
Norwood Crossing	Chicago, IL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	131	(773) 631-4856
Norridge Gardens	Norridge, IL	2.3 mi	3 of 5	292	(708) 457-0700
Pearl Of Montclare, The	Chicago, IL	2.4 mi	2 of 5	96	(773) 622-6144
Alden Estates Of Northmoor	Chicago, IL	2.4 mi	4 of 5	198	(773) 775-8080

Hospices serving Norridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice, Inc	Park Ridge, IL	3.5 mi	(847) 779-3989
Elara Caring I	Des Plaines, IL	4.3 mi	(224) 244-7381
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	4.3 mi	(847) 759-9449
Moments Hospice Of Chicago North LLC	Des Plaines, IL	4.3 mi	(773) 798-6741

Straight-line miles from the center of Norridge. 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 Norridge

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 37% of the $4,303 monthly median income of Norridge 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 Norridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Norridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Central Baptist Village in Norridge (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ascension Resurrection Life in Chicago (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Norwood Crossing in Chicago (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Norridge?

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 37% of the $4,303 monthly median income of Norridge 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 Norridge, IL