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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Skokie, IL: the local picture

1,857

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

13,981

residents 65 or older (21% of Skokie)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Skokie has about 1,857 residents aged 85 or older among 13,981 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Cook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Skokie 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.

Skokie compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Skokie	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	48%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,399	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Skokie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lincolnwood, IL	2.1 mi	3,658	842
Evanston, IL	2.5 mi	14,153	2,079
Morton Grove, IL	2.6 mi	5,944	750
Wilmette, IL	2.9 mi	5,980	1,106
Niles, IL	3.6 mi	8,578	2,167
Kenilworth, IL	3.9 mi	331	35

Nursing homes near Skokie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grove Of Skokie, The	Skokie, IL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	149	(847) 679-2322
Citadel Of Skokie, The	Skokie, IL	1.4 mi	4 of 5	113	(847) 679-4161
Warren Barr Lieberman	Skokie, IL	1.4 mi	4 of 5	240	(847) 674-7120
Westminster Place	Evanston, IL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	105	(847) 492-4800
Alden Estates Of Skokie	Skokie, IL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	56	(847) 676-4800
Alden North Shore Rehab & Hcc	Skokie, IL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	93	(847) 679-6100

Hospices serving Skokie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
We Care Hospice Services	Skokie, IL	0.7 mi	(847) 597-1870
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	4.8 mi	(847) 446-0000
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	6.8 mi	(847) 759-9449
Moments Hospice Of Chicago North LLC	Des Plaines, IL	6.8 mi	(773) 798-6741

Straight-line miles from the center of Skokie. 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 Skokie

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 25% of the $6,450 monthly median income of Skokie 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 Skokie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Skokie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grove Of Skokie, The in Skokie (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Citadel Of Skokie, The in Skokie (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Warren Barr Lieberman in Skokie (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Skokie?

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 25% of the $6,450 monthly median income of Skokie 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 Skokie, IL