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Heather G.

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Heather. I have been working in home care since 2005 after a group home that I worked in closed. I have cared for many senior citizens in their homes. I have experience with dementia, hospice, chronically ill patients, and paralyzed Individuals. I'm a 49-year-old Christian, wife, and mother of 2. My son is an...

Care Member says "Heather is an amazing, dependable and thoughtful caregiver. Truly one of the best that I’ve hired. "

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Sarah B.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am a 47-year-old mother of 4 and grandmother of 5. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, reading, taking walks, traveling, and trying new recipes. I have been a CNA for 14 years. I have several years of experience with a local agency and 4 years of experience in private care. I have experience working with clients that...

Charlene K. says "Sarah is extremely warm, caring and compassionate. She is very dedicated, responsible and communicates with the family frequently. Sarah is very...

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Eddie A.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

1.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
personal care
I have been in the caregiver field for about 5 years. It's something I believe I was called to do. I have worked with hospice , Parkinson, dementia. And here to help your family
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Heather W.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I specialize in Senior care / Hospice care/ Dementia Care . I have been in the health care field for 20 years. I have worked in many different departments of the hospital as a medical assistant including pain management, wound care , convenient cares/urgent care Geriatrics, and Hospice. I have many...
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Natalie M.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have one year experience with dementia patient. Duties included dressing, bathroom assistance, stair safety, meal preparation, hydration prompting, medicine prompting, bedtime hygiene, appointment making/driving to and from, and other.
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Alondra M.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 5 years of experience providing compassionate senior care, including specialized support for individuals with dementia. I'm comfortable helping with cooking, light cleaning, bathing, and personal care needs like colostomy and catheter care. I enjoy creating a calm, friendly environment and making each day a little easier...
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Caretaker

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
My last caretaker position was a 91-year-old woman. I would sponge bath her, prepare meals, set up and administer medications, weekly shopping, housekeeping and laundry. I truly enjoyed this position. After losing my mother to a terrible illness being able to help another senior was very rewarding to me. Also I have experience...

Care Member says "Marie has been helping me for almost a year. I met her through an agency and my insurance. She's always willing to do anything to help me with a...

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Dependable Professional Caregiver

Rockford, IL

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$14/hr
15 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I'm 52 yrs old. I am a certified caregiver giver with 15 yrs experience in multiple settings. This includes direct care to assist with ADLs, medication management, behavioral management, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping and companionship. I have extensive experience working with adults and children with...
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Caregiver

Rockford, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a certified home care aid, who is compassionate and dedicated with 5 years of experience in providing exceptional care to the elderly. Im very patient, organized, and Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, bathing, medication reminders, and meal preparation. I also assist...
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Rockford, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my calling. My two years of experience have solidified my passion for supporting well-being and independence. I am compassionate, friendly, and detail-oriented. I provide respite, live-in, and hospice care, as well as transportation and errands. I am also comfortable with...
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Compassionate Home Care You Can Trust

Rockford, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Emma and I'm a certified nursing professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in dementia care, hospice support, and long-term care. I specialize in providing compassionate, personalized care that allows individuals to feel safe, respected, and truly cared for in the comfort of their own...
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Cristy D.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Bringing joy and comfort to seniors is my passion. For 18 years, I've been privileged to provide respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia support, mobility assistance, and encourage physical activity. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle confusion with patience and...
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Key P.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
It brings me joy to help adults and seniors maintain their independence. My six years in care roles have solidified my passion for supporting well-being and providing families with reliable options. I am patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I communicate with families through daily reports, verbal updates, and regular...
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Angela G.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
personal care
It's truly fulfilling to help adults and seniors live comfortably. For more than 10 years, I've been a Certified Nursing Assistant, providing respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. My college degree enhances my caregiving abilities. I am CPR certified. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate...
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Jodi M.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
in the beginning of my caregiving career I was taking care of an incredible man who just lost his battle with dementia. At first it was simple reminders and at the later stage was all 1 on 1 care. I took care of his catheter, diabetes, high blood pressure, meals, laundry, cleaning and appointments. Simple things like picking his...
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Full Time Caregiver

Rockford, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
I enjoy assisting and caring for my clients with their daily activities and needs. I'm a compassionate caregiver who enjoys helping people. I can provide medication management, meal preparations, house keeping, companionship, assist with showers, and run any errands my client may need. I have experience working with people who...
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Working With Memory Care For 4 Years.

Loves Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, I have worked as a caregiver for 10 years. My experience is working with Alzhiemers, Dementia, quadriplegic, and people who are unable to complete daily task on their own. Some of my tasks are feeding, light housework, bathing, personal care, cooking, medication reminders, and errands. Along with shopping and making sure the...

Care Member says "Kim would provide a detailed report allowing all of the health care team to provide intervention in a quick manor."

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Latasha P.'s Photo

Winnebago, IL

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$50/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
The chance to support your family is an honor. My eight years of experience in senior care have instilled in me a deep compassion. Caring for my grandmother and disabled veteran father inspired me to provide loving and respectful support to others. I offer respite care, hospice services, and help with errands, shopping, and...
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Krystle J.'s Photo

Rockton, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have nearly 20 years of experience providing compassionate, high-quality care for adults with special needs and seniors facing a range of health challenges, including dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. In addition to being a certified Special Education teacher, I have consistently worked part-time as a caregiver...
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  • 37 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.76/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated dementia care is 3.7

Recent dementia care reviews from local parents in Rockford, IL

Dementia Care in Rockford, IL are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 37 listed dementia care

Heather G.

Heather is an amazing, dependable and thoughtful caregiver. Truly one of the best that I’ve hired.

- Care member

Sarah B.

Sarah is extremely warm, caring and compassionate. She is very dedicated, responsible and communicates with the family frequently. Sarah is...

- Charlene K.

Marie T.

Marie has been helping me for almost a year. I met her through an agency and my insurance. She's always willing to do anything to help...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Rockford, IL

Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Rockford, IL, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.

The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Rockford, IL is $19.76.

If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Rockford, IL to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.

Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Rockford, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.

When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Rockford, IL, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.

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