In-Home Dementia Care in South Barrington, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Barrington, IL: the local picture

42

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1,327

residents 65 or older (26% of South Barrington)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Barrington has about 42 residents aged 85 or older among 1,327 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.

24% 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.

9.7% of older South Barrington 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.

South Barrington compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	South Barrington	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	26%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.7%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	42%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$144,890	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around South Barrington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoffman Estates, IL	1.8 mi	8,150	527
Inverness, IL	3.4 mi	2,318	164
Barrington Hills, IL	4.2 mi	664	46
Barrington, IL	4.6 mi	2,449	285
East Dundee, IL	4.7 mi	845	155
Streamwood, IL	4.8 mi	5,833	479

Nursing homes near South Barrington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & Hcc	Hoffman Estates, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	217	(847) 884-0011
Alden Estates Of Barrington	Barrington, IL	3.3 mi	2 of 5	150	(847) 382-6664
Inverness Rehab	Inverness, IL	4.0 mi	2 of 5	142	(847) 776-4700
Prairieview At The Garlands	Barrington, IL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	20	(847) 852-3500
Encore Village	Schaumburg, IL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	169	(847) 884-5000
Bella Terra Streamwood	Streamwood, IL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	214	(630) 837-5300

Hospices serving South Barrington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	5.1 mi	(847) 381-5599
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	6.2 mi	(847) 685-9900
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	7.9 mi	(847) 777-8888
Kindred Hospice	Arlington Heights, IL	9.0 mi	(847) 439-0348

Straight-line miles from the center of South Barrington. 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 South Barrington

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 13% of the $12,074 monthly median income of South Barrington 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 South Barrington: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Barrington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & Hcc in Hoffman Estates (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alden Estates Of Barrington in Barrington (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Inverness Rehab in Inverness (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Barrington?

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 13% of the $12,074 monthly median income of South Barrington 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 South Barrington, IL