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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Orland Park, IL: the local picture

1,982

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

14,391

residents 65 or older (25% of Orland Park)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Orland Park has about 1,982 residents aged 85 or older among 14,391 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.

26% of older Orland Park 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.

Orland Park compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Orland Park	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,632	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Orland Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Orland Hills, IL	1.5 mi	674	0
Tinley Park, IL	3.9 mi	11,808	1,290
Palos Park, IL	4.3 mi	1,775	288
Homer Glen, IL	4.8 mi	4,814	570
Palos Heights, IL	5.0 mi	3,923	554
Oak Forest, IL	5.5 mi	4,495	183

Nursing homes near Orland Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Of Orland Park	Orland Park, IL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 403-6500
Warren Barr Orland Park	Orland Park, IL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	275	(708) 349-8300
Smith Crossing	Orland Park, IL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	92	(708) 326-2300
Victorian Village Hlth & Well	Homer Glen, IL	3.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(708) 590-5050
Aliya Of Palos Park	Palos Park, IL	4.9 mi	1 of 5	129	(630) 257-2291
Avantara Palos Heights	Palos Heights, IL	5.2 mi	2 of 5	184	(708) 361-6990

Hospices serving Orland Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Quality Of Life Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Orland Park, IL	1.2 mi	(708) 996-5898
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	3.3 mi	(708) 781-4400
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	5.1 mi	(708) 323-2501
Providence Hospice	Homer Glen, IL	5.2 mi	(800) 509-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Orland Park. 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 Orland Park

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 28% of the $5,719 monthly median income of Orland Park 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 Orland Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Orland Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alden Estates Of Orland Park in Orland Park (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Warren Barr Orland Park in Orland Park (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Smith Crossing in Orland Park (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Orland Park?

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 28% of the $5,719 monthly median income of Orland Park 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 Orland Park, IL