Hospice Support in Algonquin, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Algonquin, IL: the local picture

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Algonquin ZIP codes

551

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

20%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in McHenry County)

32%

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

Medicare lists 28 hospices whose service area includes Algonquin ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Journeycare - Barrington in Barrington (9.4 mi) and Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC in Hoffman Estates (13 mi).

880 Algonquin residents 65 or older live alone (20% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Algonquin compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Algonquin	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	6.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,267	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Algonquin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lake in the Hills, IL	1.4 mi	2,884	19%
Carpentersville, IL	2.9 mi	3,602	17%
West Dundee, IL	3.9 mi	983	24%
Gilberts, IL	4.3 mi	932	24%
Sleepy Hollow, IL	4.8 mi	707	21%
Crystal Lake, IL	5.1 mi	6,053	25%

Hospices serving Algonquin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	9.4 mi	(847) 381-5599
Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Hoffman Estates, IL	13 mi	(847) 610-3188
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	15 mi	(847) 250-5036
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	15 mi	(847) 777-8888
Hope Hospice, Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	17 mi	(847) 803-0400
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	18 mi	(847) 272-7338

Straight-line miles from the center of Algonquin. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Algonquin

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 $6,856 monthly median income of Algonquin 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Algonquin: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Algonquin?

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 $6,856 monthly median income of Algonquin 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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