In-Home Dementia Care in North Barrington, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Barrington, IL: the local picture

33

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

684

residents 65 or older (22% of North Barrington)

15%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Barrington has about 33 residents aged 85 or older among 684 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.

15% 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.

12% of older North Barrington 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.

North Barrington compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	North Barrington	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	31%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$189,531	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around North Barrington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Barrington, IL	2.1 mi	1,797	485
Lake Zurich, IL	2.3 mi	2,862	330
Deer Park, IL	3.6 mi	660	177
Hawthorn Woods, IL	3.7 mi	1,106	42
Barrington, IL	3.8 mi	2,449	285
Kildeer, IL	4.5 mi	791	20

Nursing homes near North Barrington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prairieview At The Garlands	Barrington, IL	3.4 mi	5 of 5	20	(847) 852-3500
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Avantara Lake Zurich	Lake Zurich, IL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	203	(847) 726-1200
Alden Estates Of Barrington	Barrington, IL	5.1 mi	2 of 5	150	(847) 382-6664
Alden Long Grove Rehab &Hc Ctr	Long Grove, IL	6.2 mi	1 of 5	248	(847) 438-8275
Thrive Of Lake County	Mundelein, IL	7.2 mi	3 of 5	185	(847) 377-7200

Hospices serving North Barrington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	3.2 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	6.9 mi	(847) 777-8888
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	9.0 mi	(847) 272-7338
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	11 mi	(847) 549-0588

Straight-line miles from the center of North Barrington. 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 North Barrington

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 10% of the $15,794 monthly median income of North Barrington 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 North Barrington: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Barrington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Prairieview At The Garlands in Barrington (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alta Rehab At Wauconda in Wauconda (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avantara Lake Zurich in Lake Zurich (4.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Barrington?

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 10% of the $15,794 monthly median income of North Barrington 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 North Barrington, IL