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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Savanna, IL: the local picture

47

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

680

residents 65 or older (24% of Savanna)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Savanna has about 47 residents aged 85 or older among 680 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 (35% in Carroll County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

59% of older Savanna 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.

Savanna compared with Carroll County and Illinois

Census figure	Savanna	Carroll County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	6.0%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,292	$49,497	—

Older residents in towns around Savanna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fulton, IL	16 mi	826	108
Clinton, IA	18 mi	5,189	555
Morrison, IL	22 mi	813	166
Camanche, IA	22 mi	889	42
Lena, IL	26 mi	611	101
Maquoketa, IA	27 mi	1,336	239

Nursing homes near Savanna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Big Meadows	Savanna, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(815) 273-2238
Allure Of MT Carroll	Mount Carroll, IL	7.9 mi	4 of 5	72	(815) 244-7715
Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation	Clinton, IA	15 mi	4 of 5	75	(563) 243-6600
The Alverno Health Care Facility	Clinton, IA	17 mi	3 of 5	112	(563) 242-1521
Allure Of Stockton	Stockton, IL	19 mi	4 of 5	49	(815) 947-2215
Mill Valley Care Center	Bellevue, IA	19 mi	5 of 5	46	(563) 872-5521

Hospices serving Savanna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fhn Hospice	Freeport, IL	30 mi	(815) 599-7240
Rock River Hospice And Home	Sterling, IL	30 mi	(815) 288-3673
Serenity Hospice And Home	Oregon, IL	41 mi	(815) 732-2499
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	42 mi	(563) 421-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Savanna. 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 Savanna

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 51% of the $3,108 monthly median income of Savanna 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 Savanna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Savanna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Big Meadows in Savanna (0.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Allure Of MT Carroll in Mount Carroll (7.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation in Clinton (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Savanna?

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 51% of the $3,108 monthly median income of Savanna 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 Savanna, IL