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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Dundee, IL: the local picture

62

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

983

residents 65 or older (12% of West Dundee)

20%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Dundee has about 62 residents aged 85 or older among 983 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 (28% in Kane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older West Dundee 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.

West Dundee compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	West Dundee	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	7.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	32%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,454	$71,989	—

Older residents in towns around West Dundee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sleepy Hollow, IL	1.4 mi	707	63
Gilberts, IL	2.0 mi	932	113
Carpentersville, IL	2.4 mi	3,602	160
Algonquin, IL	3.9 mi	4,502	551
East Dundee, IL	4.4 mi	845	155
Elgin, IL	4.5 mi	15,534	1,625

Nursing homes near West Dundee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avondale Estates Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	1.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(847) 531-6004
Pearl Of Elgin, The	Elgin, IL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	139	(847) 888-9585
Highland Oaks	Elgin, IL	3.7 mi	5 of 5	24	(847) 741-4543
Aperion Care Elgin	Elgin, IL	4.7 mi	3 of 5	101	(847) 742-8822
River View Rehab Center	Elgin, IL	4.8 mi	2 of 5	203	(847) 697-3750
The Pearl Of Fox River Valley	Elgin, IL	5.0 mi	3 of 5	112	(847) 742-7070

Hospices serving West Dundee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	11 mi	(847) 381-5599
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	11 mi	(847) 250-5036
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	12 mi	(847) 685-9900
Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Hoffman Estates, IL	12 mi	(847) 610-3188

Straight-line miles from the center of West Dundee. 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 West Dundee

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 26% of the $6,038 monthly median income of West Dundee 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 West Dundee: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Dundee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avondale Estates Of Elgin in Elgin (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pearl Of Elgin, The in Elgin (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Highland Oaks in Elgin (3.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Dundee?

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 26% of the $6,038 monthly median income of West Dundee 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 West Dundee, IL