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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Volo, IL: the local picture

87

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

795

residents 65 or older (12% of Volo)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Volo has about 87 residents aged 85 or older among 795 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Volo 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.

Volo compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Volo	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	31%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,886	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Volo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lakemoor, IL	2.3 mi	630	41
Round Lake, IL	3.0 mi	1,662	95
Long Lake, IL	3.3 mi	298	0
Wauconda, IL	3.9 mi	1,579	131
Round Lake Park, IL	4.0 mi	2,796	609
Island Lake, IL	4.2 mi	1,111	103

Nursing homes near Volo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Retirement Village	Round Lake Beach, IL	5.0 mi	3 of 5	140	(847) 546-5300
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	6.6 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600
Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The	Crystal Lake, IL	7.7 mi	5 of 5	97	(815) 477-6569
Village At Victory Lakes, The	Lindenhurst, IL	8.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(847) 356-5900

Hospices serving Volo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	11 mi	(847) 672-9225
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	11 mi	(847) 549-0588
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	12 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	15 mi	(847) 777-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Volo. 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 Volo

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 27% of the $5,824 monthly median income of Volo 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 Volo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Volo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hillcrest Retirement Village in Round Lake Beach (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Alta Rehab At Wauconda in Wauconda (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Mchenry in Mchenry (6.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Volo?

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 27% of the $5,824 monthly median income of Volo 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 Volo, IL