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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wood Dale, IL: the local picture

326

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2,642

residents 65 or older (19% of Wood Dale)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wood Dale has about 326 residents aged 85 or older among 2,642 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.

28% 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.

29% of older Wood Dale 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.

Wood Dale compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Wood Dale	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	49%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,759	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Wood Dale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bensenville, IL	2.0 mi	3,042	442
Itasca, IL	2.1 mi	1,364	197
Elk Grove Village, IL	2.8 mi	6,435	1,033
Addison, IL	2.8 mi	5,980	807
Elmhurst, IL	5.2 mi	8,662	1,197
Northlake, IL	5.3 mi	2,371	292

Nursing homes near Wood Dale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Landmark Of Itasca Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Itasca, IL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	144	(630) 773-9416
Bridgeway Senior Living	Bensenville, IL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	226	(630) 766-5800
Grove Of Elmhurst, The	Elmhurst, IL	3.4 mi	1 of 5	180	(630) 530-5225
Pearl Of Elk Grove, The	Elk Grove Village, IL	3.9 mi	1 of 5	190	(847) 301-0550
Asbury Court Nursing & Rehab	Des Plaines, IL	4.4 mi	3 of 5	79	(847) 228-1500
Avenora Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	4.5 mi	1 of 5	108	(630) 516-5000

Hospices serving Wood Dale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Centered Hospice	Addison, IL	2.6 mi	(630) 317-3300
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc	Elmhurst, IL	5.5 mi	(630) 480-6887
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	6.0 mi	(630) 581-5492
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	6.7 mi	(847) 759-9449

Straight-line miles from the center of Wood Dale. 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 Wood Dale

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 25% of the $6,313 monthly median income of Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wood Dale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Landmark Of Itasca Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent in Itasca (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bridgeway Senior Living in Bensenville (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Grove Of Elmhurst, The in Elmhurst (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wood Dale?

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 25% of the $6,313 monthly median income of Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale, IL