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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Peoria, IL: the local picture

118

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

988

residents 65 or older (23% of West Peoria)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Peoria County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Peoria has about 118 residents aged 85 or older among 988 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Peoria County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older West Peoria 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 Peoria compared with Peoria County and Illinois

Census figure	West Peoria	Peoria County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	8.9%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,237	$51,859	—

Older residents in towns around West Peoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bartonville, IL	3.9 mi	1,096	51
Peoria, IL	4.0 mi	18,858	2,301
Creve Coeur, IL	4.5 mi	692	98
Peoria Heights, IL	5.0 mi	1,062	191
East Peoria, IL	5.4 mi	4,619	410
Pekin, IL	8.9 mi	6,158	812

Nursing homes near West Peoria

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sharon Health Care Willows	Peoria, IL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	218	(309) 688-0451
Sharon Health Care Elms	Peoria, IL	2.4 mi	1 of 5	96	(309) 688-4412
Sharon Health Care Pines	Peoria, IL	2.4 mi	1 of 5	116	(309) 688-0350
Apostolic Christian Skylines	Peoria, IL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	62	(309) 691-8091
Loft Rehab Of Peoria, The	Peoria, IL	4.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(309) 691-2200
Accolade Healthcare Of Peoria	Peoria, IL	4.7 mi	3 of 5	138	(309) 693-8777

Hospices serving West Peoria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	4.8 mi	(309) 683-7700
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	5.3 mi	(309) 263-4787
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	22 mi	(309) 435-7050
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	35 mi	(309) 543-1239

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

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 45% of the $3,520 monthly median income of West Peoria 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 Peoria: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Peoria?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sharon Health Care Willows in Peoria (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sharon Health Care Elms in Peoria (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sharon Health Care Pines in Peoria (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Peoria?

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 45% of the $3,520 monthly median income of West Peoria 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 Peoria, IL