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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Northbrook, IL: the local picture

1,570

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

9,188

residents 65 or older (27% of Northbrook)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Northbrook has about 1,570 residents aged 85 or older among 9,188 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.

22% 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.

24% of older Northbrook 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.

Northbrook compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Northbrook	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	27%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,337	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Northbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Deerfield, IL	2.7 mi	3,872	813
Glenview, IL	3.0 mi	12,175	2,320
Northfield, IL	3.5 mi	1,446	234
Glencoe, IL	3.7 mi	1,772	222
Highland Park, IL	3.9 mi	7,400	1,140
Riverwoods, IL	4.3 mi	1,000	87

Nursing homes near Northbrook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brandel Health And Rehab	Northbrook, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	102	(847) 480-6350
Whitehall Of Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	190	(847) 945-4600
Northbrook Health And Rehab	Northbrook, IL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	147	(847) 562-1770
Elevate Care Northbrook	Northbrook, IL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	298	(847) 498-9320
Grove Of Northbrook,The	Northbrook, IL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	134	(847) 564-0505
Citadel Of Northbrook, The	Northbrook, IL	3.2 mi	4 of 5	158	(847) 795-9700

Hospices serving Northbrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	(855) 902-5100
V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	(847) 272-5883
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	(847) 983-0017
Accord Hospice	Deerfield, IL	3.1 mi	(847) 780-4594

Straight-line miles from the center of Northbrook. 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 Northbrook

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 18% of the $8,861 monthly median income of Northbrook 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 Northbrook: common questions

What nursing homes are near Northbrook?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brandel Health And Rehab in Northbrook (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Whitehall Of Deerfield in Deerfield (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Northbrook Health And Rehab in Northbrook (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Northbrook?

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 18% of the $8,861 monthly median income of Northbrook 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 Northbrook, IL