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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pekin, IL: the local picture

812

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

6,158

residents 65 or older (19% of Pekin)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Tazewell County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pekin has about 812 residents aged 85 or older among 6,158 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 (30% in Tazewell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Pekin 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.

Pekin compared with Tazewell County and Illinois

Census figure	Pekin	Tazewell County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	2.4%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,780	$58,382	—

Older residents in towns around Pekin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Creve Coeur, IL	5.0 mi	692	98
Bartonville, IL	5.4 mi	1,096	51
East Peoria, IL	8.4 mi	4,619	410
Morton, IL	8.9 mi	3,833	684
West Peoria, IL	8.9 mi	988	118
Peoria Heights, IL	13 mi	1,062	191

Nursing homes near Pekin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Timbercreek Rehab And Health Care Center	Pekin, IL	0.3 mi	1 of 5	202	(309) 347-1110
Hallmark Healthcare Of Pekin	Pekin, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	71	(309) 347-3121
Pekin Manor	Pekin, IL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	130	(309) 353-1099
Arcadia Care Morton	Morton, IL	8.3 mi	1 of 5	106	(309) 266-9741
Fondulac Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	East Peoria, IL	8.9 mi	1 of 5	98	(309) 694-6446
Apostolic Christian Restmor	Morton, IL	9.3 mi	5 of 5	62	(309) 284-1400

Hospices serving Pekin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 683-7700
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 263-4787
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	21 mi	(309) 435-7050
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	30 mi	(309) 543-1239

Straight-line miles from the center of Pekin. 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 Pekin

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pekin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Timbercreek Rehab And Health Care Center in Pekin (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hallmark Healthcare Of Pekin in Pekin (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pekin Manor in Pekin (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pekin?

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin, IL