In-Home Dementia Care in Peoria Heights, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Peoria Heights, IL: the local picture

191

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1,062

residents 65 or older (18% of Peoria Heights)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Peoria Heights has about 191 residents aged 85 or older among 1,062 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Peoria County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Peoria Heights 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.

Peoria Heights compared with Peoria County and Illinois

Census figure	Peoria Heights	Peoria County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	8.9%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,487	$51,859	—

Older residents in towns around Peoria Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Peoria, IL	2.5 mi	18,858	2,301
West Peoria, IL	5.0 mi	988	118
East Peoria, IL	5.3 mi	4,619	410
Germantown Hills, IL	5.8 mi	362	16
Washington, IL	7.7 mi	2,595	229
Creve Coeur, IL	7.7 mi	692	98

Nursing homes near Peoria Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights	Peoria Heights, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	94	(309) 682-5428
Arcadia Care Peoria Heights	Peoria Heights, IL	0.8 mi	not rated	110	(309) 685-1545
Accolade Healthcare Of Peoria	Peoria, IL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	138	(309) 693-8777
Apostolic Christian Skylines	Peoria, IL	1.5 mi	5 of 5	62	(309) 691-8091
Lutheran Hillside Village	Peoria, IL	1.6 mi	5 of 5	107	(309) 692-4494
Loft Rehab Of Peoria, The	Peoria, IL	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(309) 691-2200

Hospices serving Peoria Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	2.3 mi	(309) 263-4787
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	4.1 mi	(309) 683-7700
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	44 mi	(309) 342-3007
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	47 mi	(815) 220-0021

Straight-line miles from the center of Peoria Heights. 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 Peoria Heights

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 38% of the $4,124 monthly median income of Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Peoria Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Goldwater Care Peoria Heights in Peoria Heights (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arcadia Care Peoria Heights in Peoria Heights (0.8 mi, not rated overall); Accolade Healthcare Of Peoria in Peoria (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Peoria Heights?

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 38% of the $4,124 monthly median income of Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights, IL