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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wilmette, IL: the local picture

1,106

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

5,980

residents 65 or older (22% of Wilmette)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wilmette has about 1,106 residents aged 85 or older among 5,980 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Cook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Wilmette 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.

Wilmette compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Wilmette	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,781	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kenilworth, IL	1.1 mi	331	35
Winnetka, IL	2.1 mi	1,982	227
Evanston, IL	2.8 mi	14,153	2,079
Skokie, IL	2.9 mi	13,981	1,857
Northfield, IL	3.1 mi	1,446	234
Morton Grove, IL	3.9 mi	5,944	750

Nursing homes near Wilmette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Of Evanston	Evanston, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(847) 328-6000
Westminster Place	Evanston, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	105	(847) 492-4800
Alden Estates Of Skokie	Skokie, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	56	(847) 676-4800
Citadel Care Center-Wilmette	Wilmette, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(847) 216-5000
Warren Barr Lieberman	Skokie, IL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	240	(847) 674-7120
Three Crowns Park	Evanston, IL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	34	(847) 328-8700

Hospices serving Wilmette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	2.3 mi	(847) 446-0000
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	(847) 983-0017
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	(855) 902-5100
Moments Hospice Of Chicago North LLC	Des Plaines, IL	8.4 mi	(773) 798-6741

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmette. 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 Wilmette

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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 Wilmette: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilmette?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alden Estates Of Evanston in Evanston (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westminster Place in Evanston (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alden Estates Of Skokie in Skokie (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wilmette?

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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 Wilmette, IL