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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Red Bud, IL: the local picture

117

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

798

residents 65 or older (21% of Red Bud)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Randolph County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Red Bud has about 117 residents aged 85 or older among 798 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Randolph County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Red Bud 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.

Red Bud compared with Randolph County and Illinois

Census figure	Red Bud	Randolph County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	8.8%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	3.1%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,924	$52,235	—

Older residents in towns around Red Bud

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Waterloo, IL	12 mi	2,293	274
Smithton, IL	14 mi	984	62
Sparta, IL	15 mi	1,035	83
Ste. Genevieve, MO	16 mi	1,326	291
Freeburg, IL	17 mi	934	63
Millstadt, IL	18 mi	1,072	79

Nursing homes near Red Bud

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Accolade Healthcare Of Waterloo	Waterloo, IL	12 mi	4 of 5	144	(618) 939-3488
La Bella Of Freeburg	Freeburg, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	118	(618) 539-5856
St Genevieve Nursing	Sainte Genevieve, MO	16 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 883-5725
Randolph County Care Center	Sparta, IL	17 mi	1 of 5	100	(618) 443-4351
Riverview At The Park Care And Rehabilitation Cent	Sainte Genevieve, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 883-3454
Nexus At Columbia	Columbia, IL	20 mi	1 of 5	119	(618) 281-6800

Hospices serving Red Bud

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Maple Creek Hospice Inc	Sparta, IL	17 mi	(618) 443-4671
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	21 mi	(618) 235-1703
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area	Belleville, IL	23 mi	(618) 277-1800
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	27 mi	(618) 622-9073

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Bud. 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 Red Bud

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 53% of the $2,994 monthly median income of Red Bud 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 Red Bud: common questions

What nursing homes are near Red Bud?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Accolade Healthcare Of Waterloo in Waterloo (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); La Bella Of Freeburg in Freeburg (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Genevieve Nursing in Sainte Genevieve (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Red Bud?

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 53% of the $2,994 monthly median income of Red Bud 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 Red Bud, IL