In-Home Dementia Care in Rosewood Heights, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rosewood Heights, IL: the local picture

149

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1,068

residents 65 or older (25% of Rosewood Heights)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rosewood Heights has about 149 residents aged 85 or older among 1,068 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Rosewood 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.

Rosewood Heights compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Rosewood Heights	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	3.6%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,086	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around Rosewood Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wood River, IL	1.7 mi	1,691	127
Bethalto, IL	1.8 mi	2,119	238
East Alton, IL	1.9 mi	890	57
Alton, IL	4.3 mi	4,354	569
Holiday Shores, IL	7.7 mi	498	0
Edwardsville, IL	8.1 mi	3,310	361

Nursing homes near Rosewood Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bria Of Woodriver	Wood River, IL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	106	(618) 259-4111
Nexus At Alton	Alton, IL	2.9 mi	1 of 5	181	(618) 465-8887
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy	Alton, IL	4.7 mi	3 of 5	64	(618) 463-7330
La Bella Of Alton	Alton, IL	4.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(618) 465-2626
Evercare At University	Edwardsville, IL	8.3 mi	1 of 5	118	(618) 656-1081
La Bella Of Edwardsville	Edwardsville, IL	8.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(618) 659-0605

Hospices serving Rosewood Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice	Alton, IL	4.7 mi	(618) 463-5683
Bjc Hospice	Glen Carbon, IL	10 mi	(618) 463-7100
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis	Collinsville, IL	15 mi	(618) 346-1111
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	21 mi	(618) 622-9073

Straight-line miles from the center of Rosewood 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 Rosewood 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 41% of the $3,841 monthly median income of Rosewood 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 Rosewood Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rosewood Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bria Of Woodriver in Wood River (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Nexus At Alton in Alton (2.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy in Alton (4.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rosewood 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 41% of the $3,841 monthly median income of Rosewood 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.

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