In-Home Dementia Care in South Jacksonville, IL

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Jacksonville, IL: the local picture

261

residents 85 or older (8.1% of all residents)

971

residents 65 or older (30% of South Jacksonville)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Morgan County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Jacksonville has about 261 residents aged 85 or older among 971 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 (33% in Morgan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older South Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville compared with Morgan County and Illinois

Census figure	South Jacksonville	Morgan County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	8.1%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	30%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	2.4%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,611	$47,785	—

Older residents in towns around South Jacksonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jacksonville, IL	2.1 mi	3,371	665
Beardstown, IL	24 mi	762	162
Auburn, IL	27 mi	706	82
Virden, IL	28 mi	528	97
Chatham, IL	28 mi	1,748	191
Springfield, IL	31 mi	22,574	2,646

Nursing homes near South Jacksonville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grove Health & Rehab Ctr, The	Jacksonville, IL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	175	(217) 479-3400
Arcadia Care Jacksonville	Jacksonville, IL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	113	(217) 245-4174
Prairie Village Healthcare Ctr	Jacksonville, IL	3.4 mi	1 of 5	126	(217) 245-5175
Jacksonville Skld Nur & Rehab	Jacksonville, IL	3.7 mi	4 of 5	88	(217) 243-6451
Scott County Nursing Center	Winchester, IL	17 mi	2 of 5	49	(217) 742-3101
Cass County Senior Living & Rehabilitation LLC	Virginia, IL	17 mi	1 of 5	71	(217) 452-3218

Hospices serving South Jacksonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice	Virginia, IL	17 mi	(217) 452-3057
Elara Caring Vii	Springfield, IL	29 mi	(217) 210-8457
Moments Hospice Of Springfield LLC	Springfield, IL	29 mi	(877) 666-3687
Gentiva	Springfield, IL	29 mi	(217) 525-6200

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

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 $3,134 monthly median income of South Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Jacksonville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grove Health & Rehab Ctr, The in Jacksonville (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arcadia Care Jacksonville in Jacksonville (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Prairie Village Healthcare Ctr in Jacksonville (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Jacksonville?

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 $3,134 monthly median income of South Jacksonville 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.

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