Dementia Care in Schererville, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Schererville, IN: the local picture

759

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

6,515

residents 65 or older (22% of Schererville)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Schererville has about 759 residents aged 85 or older among 6,515 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Schererville 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.

Schererville compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Schererville	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,684	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Schererville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Griffith, IN	3.1 mi	2,974	186
St. John, IN	3.3 mi	4,290	309
Dyer, IN	3.5 mi	4,196	383
Highland, IN	4.3 mi	5,096	918
Ross, IN	4.9 mi	1,051	122
Munster, IN	5.3 mi	4,918	619

Nursing homes near Schererville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Great Lakes Healthcare Center	Dyer, IN	3.1 mi	2 of 5	134	(219) 322-3555
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC	Dyer, IN	3.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(219) 515-4700
Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dyer, IN	4.5 mi	1 of 5	161	(219) 322-2273
Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village	Munster, IN	5.6 mi	3 of 5	112	(219) 934-0590
Spring Mill Health Campus	Merrillville, IN	5.8 mi	1 of 5	64	(219) 756-0744
Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center	Merrillville, IN	6.1 mi	1 of 5	100	(219) 769-9009

Hospices serving Schererville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence Hospice, Inc	Saint John, IN	3.0 mi	(800) 509-2800
Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC	Merrillville, IN	4.8 mi	(219) 769-8648
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc	Munster, IN	5.6 mi	(219) 922-2732
Traditions Health	Crown Point, IN	6.2 mi	(219) 661-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Schererville. 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 Schererville

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,974 monthly median income of Schererville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Schererville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Schererville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Great Lakes Healthcare Center in Dyer (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC in Dyer (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Dyer (4.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Schererville?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,974 monthly median income of Schererville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Schererville, IN