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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sandwich, IL: the local picture

136

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,431

residents 65 or older (20% of Sandwich)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in DeKalb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sandwich has about 136 residents aged 85 or older among 1,431 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in DeKalb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Sandwich 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.

Sandwich compared with DeKalb County and Illinois

Census figure	Sandwich	DeKalb County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	12%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,811	$64,446	—

Older residents in towns around Sandwich

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Holiday, IL	3.1 mi	1,281	105
Plano, IL	4.8 mi	1,057	144
Sheridan, IL	8.9 mi	173	6
Yorkville, IL	9.9 mi	2,665	180
Sugar Grove, IL	12 mi	2,279	269
Montgomery, IL	14 mi	2,327	154

Nursing homes near Sandwich

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pavilion On Main Street, The	Sandwich, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	113	(815) 786-8426
Sandwich Living & Rehab Center	Sandwich, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	63	(815) 786-8409
Hillside Rehab & Care Center	Yorkville, IL	8.7 mi	2 of 5	79	(630) 553-5811
Pearl At The Tillers	Oswego, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	105	(630) 554-1001
Pearl Of Orchard Valley	Aurora, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	203	(630) 896-4686
Prairie Crossing Lvg & Rehab	Shabbona, IL	16 mi	4 of 5	91	(815) 824-2194

Hospices serving Sandwich

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Divine Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Yorkville, IL	9.1 mi	(630) 553-8500
Compassus-Chicago	Dekalb, IL	19 mi	(815) 220-1390
Three Oaks Hospice	Naperville, IL	25 mi	(773) 233-1010
Residential Hospice LLC	Lisle, IL	29 mi	(886) 902-5854

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandwich. 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 Sandwich

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 32% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Sandwich 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 Sandwich: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sandwich?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pavilion On Main Street, The in Sandwich (0.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sandwich Living & Rehab Center in Sandwich (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hillside Rehab & Care Center in Yorkville (8.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sandwich?

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 32% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Sandwich 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 Sandwich, IL