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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sparta, IL: the local picture

83

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,035

residents 65 or older (25% of Sparta)

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Randolph County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sparta has about 83 residents aged 85 or older among 1,035 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.

63% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Randolph County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Sparta 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.

Sparta compared with Randolph County and Illinois

Census figure	Sparta	Randolph County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.8%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.3%	3.1%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,670	$52,235	—

Older residents in towns around Sparta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Red Bud, IL	15 mi	798	117
Chester, IL	16 mi	1,019	150
Ste. Genevieve, MO	21 mi	1,326	291
Pinckneyville, IL	22 mi	807	54
Freeburg, IL	23 mi	934	63
Smithton, IL	24 mi	984	62

Nursing homes near Sparta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Randolph County Care Center	Sparta, IL	2.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(618) 443-4351
Coulterville Rehab & Hcc	Coulterville, IL	6.6 mi	1 of 5	75	(618) 758-2256
Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab	Chester, IL	15 mi	2 of 5	83	(618) 826-3210
Pinckneyville Nursing & Rehab	Pinckneyville, IL	19 mi	3 of 5	60	(618) 357-2493
La Bella Of Freeburg	Freeburg, IL	21 mi	1 of 5	118	(618) 539-5856
St Genevieve Nursing	Sainte Genevieve, MO	21 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 883-5725

Hospices serving Sparta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Maple Creek Hospice Inc	Sparta, IL	1.6 mi	(618) 443-4671
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	29 mi	(618) 235-1703
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	35 mi	(618) 622-9073
Heartland Hospice (Fairview Heights)	Fairview Heights, IL	35 mi	(618) 632-0304

Straight-line miles from the center of Sparta. 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 Sparta

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 40% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sparta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Randolph County Care Center in Sparta (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Coulterville Rehab & Hcc in Coulterville (6.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab in Chester (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sparta?

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 40% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta, IL