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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oak Lawn, IL: the local picture

1,146

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

10,633

residents 65 or older (19% of Oak Lawn)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oak Lawn has about 1,146 residents aged 85 or older among 10,633 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.

27% 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.

32% of older Oak Lawn 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 Lawn compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Oak Lawn	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,125	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Lawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chicago Ridge, IL	1.6 mi	1,812	201
Hometown, IL	1.6 mi	667	21
Burbank, IL	2.3 mi	4,562	518
Evergreen Park, IL	2.7 mi	3,046	256
Worth, IL	2.7 mi	1,643	250
Alsip, IL	3.1 mi	3,327	359

Nursing homes near Oak Lawn

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Landmark Of Oak Lawn Rehabilitation And Nursing Ce	Oak Lawn, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	143	(708) 636-7000
Aliya Of Oak Lawn	Oak Lawn, IL	1.3 mi	1 of 5	191	(708) 599-8800
Warren Barr Oak Lawn	Oak Lawn, IL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	122	(708) 423-7882
Thryve Of Burbank	Burbank, IL	1.4 mi	2 of 5	163	(708) 423-1200
Aperion Care Oak Lawn	Oak Lawn, IL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	134	(708) 599-6700
Avantara Chicago Ridge	Chicago Ridge, IL	1.9 mi	4 of 5	203	(708) 425-1100

Hospices serving Oak Lawn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Oak Lawn, IL	0.1 mi	(708) 229-4663
Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc	Palos Hills, IL	3.9 mi	(708) 598-2509
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	4.1 mi	(708) 323-2501
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	8.8 mi	(708) 331-0226

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

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 32% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Lawn: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oak Lawn?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Landmark Of Oak Lawn Rehabilitation And Nursing Ce in Oak Lawn (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Aliya Of Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Warren Barr Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oak Lawn?

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 32% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Lawn, IL