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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Staunton, IL: the local picture

194

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

1,045

residents 65 or older (24% of Staunton)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Macoupin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Staunton has about 194 residents aged 85 or older among 1,045 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Macoupin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Staunton 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.

Staunton compared with Macoupin County and Illinois

Census figure	Staunton	Macoupin County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	1.4%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,764	$52,626	—

Older residents in towns around Staunton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gillespie, IL	8.0 mi	596	93
Holiday Shores, IL	9.9 mi	498	0
Litchfield, IL	13 mi	1,682	359
Bethalto, IL	16 mi	2,119	238
Rosewood Heights, IL	17 mi	1,068	149
Highland, IL	18 mi	2,029	331

Nursing homes near Staunton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Staunton Health And Rehab Ctr	Staunton, IL	0.3 mi	2 of 5	90	(618) 635-5577
Gillespie Health & Rehab Ctr	Gillespie, IL	6.9 mi	4 of 5	100	(217) 839-2171
Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare	Alhambra, IL	9.0 mi	4 of 5	57	(618) 488-3565
Hitz Memorial Home	Alhambra, IL	9.2 mi	3 of 5	59	(618) 488-2355
Avenues At Litchfield	Litchfield, IL	13 mi	4 of 5	65	(217) 324-3842
Litchfield Health & Rehab Center	Litchfield, IL	14 mi	4 of 5	92	(217) 324-2153

Hospices serving Staunton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bjc Hospice	Glen Carbon, IL	20 mi	(618) 463-7100
Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice	Alton, IL	21 mi	(618) 463-5683
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis	Collinsville, IL	25 mi	(618) 346-1111
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Southern Illinois, Inc.	O'fallon, IL	31 mi	(618) 607-8110

Straight-line miles from the center of Staunton. 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 Staunton

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 37% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Staunton 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 Staunton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Staunton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Staunton Health And Rehab Ctr in Staunton (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Gillespie Health & Rehab Ctr in Gillespie (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare in Alhambra (9.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Staunton?

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 37% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Staunton 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 Staunton, IL