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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Winfield, IL: the local picture

200

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,211

residents 65 or older (22% of Winfield)

20%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Winfield has about 200 residents aged 85 or older among 2,211 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 DuPage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Winfield 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.

Winfield compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Winfield	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,100	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Winfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wheaton, IL	2.8 mi	9,360	1,239
Carol Stream, IL	3.1 mi	6,673	880
West Chicago, IL	3.7 mi	2,830	251
Warrenville, IL	4.3 mi	2,171	168
Glen Ellyn, IL	4.7 mi	5,338	707
Glendale Heights, IL	4.8 mi	4,228	253

Nursing homes near Winfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ahva Care Of Winfield	Winfield, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	138	(630) 668-9696
Wynscape Health & Rehab	Wheaton, IL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	209	(630) 665-4330
Dupage Care Center	Wheaton, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	366	(630) 665-6400
Wheaton Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr	Wheaton, IL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	123	(630) 668-2500
Covenant Living - Windsor Park	Carol Stream, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(630) 510-5200
West Chicago Living And Rehab Center	West Chicago, IL	2.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(630) 231-9292

Hospices serving Winfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cadre Hospice - Chicago LLC	Warrenville, IL	4.0 mi	(331) 252-9001
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC	Naperville, IL	6.2 mi	(331) 472-4706
St Croix Hospice Lombard	Lombard, IL	7.1 mi	(630) 748-3652
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Lombard, IL	7.1 mi	(630) 495-8484

Straight-line miles from the center of Winfield. 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 Winfield

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 23% of the $6,758 monthly median income of Winfield 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 Winfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Winfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ahva Care Of Winfield in Winfield (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wynscape Health & Rehab in Wheaton (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Dupage Care Center in Wheaton (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Winfield?

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 23% of the $6,758 monthly median income of Winfield 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 Winfield, IL