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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sugar Grove, IL: the local picture

269

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2,279

residents 65 or older (25% of Sugar Grove)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Kane County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sugar Grove has about 269 residents aged 85 or older among 2,279 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Kane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Sugar Grove 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.

Sugar Grove compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Sugar Grove	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	32%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,508	$71,989	—

Older residents in towns around Sugar Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Montgomery, IL	5.7 mi	2,327	154
North Aurora, IL	6.2 mi	2,752	335
Boulder Hill, IL	7.2 mi	1,329	188
Yorkville, IL	7.5 mi	2,665	180
Plano, IL	7.6 mi	1,057	144
Elburn, IL	8.1 mi	817	87

Nursing homes near Sugar Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pearl Of Orchard Valley	Aurora, IL	3.9 mi	1 of 5	203	(630) 896-4686
La Bella Of Aurora	Aurora, IL	5.6 mi	1 of 5	68	(630) 897-3100
Avantara Aurora	Aurora, IL	6.5 mi	4 of 5	87	(630) 859-3700
Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab	North Aurora, IL	6.7 mi	4 of 5	75	(630) 896-7778
Jennings Terrace	Aurora, IL	6.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(630) 897-6947
Hillside Rehab & Care Center	Yorkville, IL	7.6 mi	2 of 5	79	(630) 553-5811

Hospices serving Sugar Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Divine Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Yorkville, IL	9.0 mi	(630) 553-8500
Covenantcare Hospice	Saint Charles, IL	13 mi	(630) 845-0680
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	13 mi	(847) 250-5036
Three Oaks Hospice	Naperville, IL	15 mi	(773) 233-1010

Straight-line miles from the center of Sugar Grove. 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 Sugar Grove

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 22% of the $7,126 monthly median income of Sugar Grove 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 Sugar Grove: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sugar Grove?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pearl Of Orchard Valley in Aurora (3.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); La Bella Of Aurora in Aurora (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avantara Aurora in Aurora (6.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sugar Grove?

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 22% of the $7,126 monthly median income of Sugar Grove 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 Sugar Grove, IL