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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Robinson, IL: the local picture

179

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1,306

residents 65 or older (18% of Robinson)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Crawford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Robinson has about 179 residents aged 85 or older among 1,306 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Crawford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Robinson 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.

Robinson compared with Crawford County and Illinois

Census figure	Robinson	Crawford County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	2.8%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,026	$56,250	—

Older residents in towns around Robinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sullivan, IN	19 mi	817	113
Lawrenceville, IL	20 mi	794	173
Newton, IL	23 mi	628	146
Vincennes, IN	26 mi	2,766	421
Olney, IL	27 mi	1,853	301
Marshall, IL	27 mi	896	138

Nursing homes near Robinson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Robinson Rehab And Nursing	Robinson, IL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	67	(618) 544-3192
The Haven Of Ridgeview	Oblong, IL	9.3 mi	1 of 5	55	(618) 592-4228
Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The	Sullivan, IN	18 mi	1 of 5	93	(812) 268-6361
Oak Village	Oaktown, IN	18 mi	2 of 5	50	(812) 745-2360
Envive Of Sullivan	Sullivan, IN	19 mi	3 of 5	77	(812) 268-3351
The Haven Of Bridgeport	Bridgeport, IL	21 mi	2 of 5	99	(618) 945-2091

Hospices serving Robinson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Samaritan Hospice	Lawrenceville, IL	19 mi	(800) 604-9203
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	41 mi	(800) 454-4055
Hshs Hospice Illinois	Effingham, IL	45 mi	(217) 347-1777
Haven Hospice IL, LLC	Chrisman, IL	55 mi	(217) 728-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Robinson. 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 Robinson

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 34% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Robinson 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 Robinson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Robinson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Robinson Rehab And Nursing in Robinson (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Haven Of Ridgeview in Oblong (9.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The in Sullivan (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Robinson?

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 34% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Robinson 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 Robinson, IL