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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Woodstock, IL: the local picture

886

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

4,255

residents 65 or older (16% of Woodstock)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Woodstock has about 886 residents aged 85 or older among 4,255 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in McHenry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Woodstock 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.

Woodstock compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Woodstock	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	6.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	16%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,152	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Woodstock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lakewood, IL	6.4 mi	575	24
Wonder Lake, IL	6.7 mi	578	0
Crystal Lake, IL	7.4 mi	6,053	618
McHenry, IL	7.6 mi	5,406	810
Marengo, IL	9.4 mi	1,209	149
Huntley, IL	10 mi	9,536	1,389

Nursing homes near Woodstock

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Bella Of Woodstock	Woodstock, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	115	(815) 338-1700
Valley Hi Nursing Home	Woodstock, IL	5.3 mi	4 of 5	128	(815) 338-0312
Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc	Crystal Lake, IL	6.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(815) 459-7791
Fair Oaks Health Care Center	Crystal Lake, IL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 455-0550
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	7.7 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	7.8 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600

Hospices serving Woodstock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	18 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	24 mi	(847) 777-8888
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	25 mi	(847) 250-5036
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	25 mi	(847) 672-9225

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodstock. 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 Woodstock

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of Woodstock 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 Woodstock: common questions

What nursing homes are near Woodstock?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are La Bella Of Woodstock in Woodstock (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock (5.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc in Crystal Lake (6.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Woodstock?

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of Woodstock 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 Woodstock, IL