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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rock Island, IL: the local picture

936

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

6,797

residents 65 or older (19% of Rock Island)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Rock Island County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rock Island has about 936 residents aged 85 or older among 6,797 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Rock Island County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Rock Island 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.

Rock Island compared with Rock Island County and Illinois

Census figure	Rock Island	Rock Island County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	14%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,802	$53,586	—

Older residents in towns around Rock Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Milan, IL	2.6 mi	1,083	149
Moline, IL	4.8 mi	7,901	831
Davenport, IA	6.1 mi	16,575	2,331
Coal Valley, IL	7.9 mi	914	77
Bettendorf, IA	8.8 mi	7,457	730
Silvis, IL	9.3 mi	2,318	354

Nursing homes near Rock Island

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arcadia Care Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	1.4 mi	2 of 5	177	(309) 788-0458
Friendship Manor	Rock Island, IL	1.5 mi	3 of 5	94	(309) 786-9667
St Anthony's Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Rock Island, IL	2.7 mi	1 of 5	130	(309) 788-7631
Allure Of The Quad Cities	Moline, IL	3.6 mi	1 of 5	149	(309) 764-6744
Good Samaritan - Davenport	Davenport, IA	4.4 mi	3 of 5	119	(563) 324-1651
Harmony Davenport	Davenport, IA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	88	(563) 324-3276

Hospices serving Rock Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	(309) 779-7600
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	6.8 mi	(563) 359-3540
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	7.2 mi	(563) 391-6933
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	(563) 421-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Rock Island. 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 Rock Island

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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 Rock Island: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rock Island?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arcadia Care Rock Island in Rock Island (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Friendship Manor in Rock Island (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Anthony's Nsg & Rehab Ctr in Rock Island (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rock Island?

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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.

More near Rock Island

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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 Rock Island, IL