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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pontiac, IL: the local picture

391

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

2,404

residents 65 or older (21% of Pontiac)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pontiac has about 391 residents aged 85 or older among 2,404 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.

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

44% of older Pontiac 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.

Pontiac compared with Livingston County and Illinois

Census figure	Pontiac	Livingston County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	7.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	4.0%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,724	$55,965	—

Older residents in towns around Pontiac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairbury, IL	12 mi	754	205
Dwight, IL	18 mi	766	103
Streator, IL	19 mi	2,679	321
El Paso, IL	22 mi	501	109
Marseilles, IL	27 mi	813	117
Normal, IL	31 mi	6,501	886

Nursing homes near Pontiac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Evenglow Lodge	Pontiac, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	48	(815) 842-4613
Accolade Healthcare Of Pontiac	Pontiac, IL	1.5 mi	3 of 5	97	(815) 842-1181
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home	Pontiac, IL	2.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(815) 844-5121
Fairview Haven	Fairbury, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	52	(815) 692-2572
Flanagan Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Flanagan, IL	14 mi	2 of 5	43	(815) 796-2267
Arc At Dwight	Dwight, IL	18 mi	2 of 5	92	(815) 584-1240

Hospices serving Pontiac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	33 mi	(309) 451-5925
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	40 mi	(815) 220-0021
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	54 mi	(815) 740-4104
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	56 mi	(800) 239-3620

Straight-line miles from the center of Pontiac. 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 Pontiac

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 45% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Pontiac 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 Pontiac: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pontiac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Accolade Healthcare Of Pontiac in Pontiac (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home in Pontiac (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pontiac?

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 45% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Pontiac 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 Pontiac, IL