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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oak Brook, IL: the local picture

413

residents 85 or older (5.1% of all residents)

2,746

residents 65 or older (34% of Oak Brook)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oak Brook has about 413 residents aged 85 or older among 2,746 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in DuPage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Oak Brook 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.

Oak Brook compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Oak Brook	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	34%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$138,698	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Brook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	1.4 mi	533	26
Clarendon Hills, IL	2.6 mi	1,180	89
Hinsdale, IL	2.8 mi	2,783	383
Westmont, IL	3.1 mi	5,287	629
Westchester, IL	3.3 mi	4,773	555
Hillside, IL	3.4 mi	1,413	404

Nursing homes near Oak Brook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alta Rehab At Oak Brook	Oak Brook, IL	1.3 mi	2 of 5	156	(630) 495-0220
Pearl Of Hinsdale, The	Hinsdale, IL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	202	(630) 325-9630
Oakwood Rehab And Nursing Center	Westmont, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	149	(630) 323-4400
Bella Terra Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	1.9 mi	4 of 5	142	(630) 832-2300
Park Place Christian Community	Elmhurst, IL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	37	(630) 936-4100
Aperion Care Westchester	Westchester, IL	2.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(708) 531-1441

Hospices serving Oak Brook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva I	Oak Brook, IL	0.5 mi	(708) 409-3040
Advocate Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	0.5 mi	(630) 963-6800
First Health Hospice LLC	Oak Brook, IL	0.5 mi	(561) 234-7084
Loyola Medicine Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	0.5 mi	(630) 861-5165

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Brook. 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 Oak Brook

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 14% of the $11,558 monthly median income of Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oak Brook?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alta Rehab At Oak Brook in Oak Brook (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pearl Of Hinsdale, The in Hinsdale (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oakwood Rehab And Nursing Center in Westmont (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oak Brook?

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 14% of the $11,558 monthly median income of Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook, IL