Hospice Support in Candlewick Lake, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Candlewick Lake, IL: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Candlewick Lake ZIP codes

209

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Boone County)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Boone County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Candlewick Lake ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Osf Hospice in Loves Park (8.5 mi) and St Croix Hospice in Rockford (9.8 mi).

173 Candlewick Lake residents 65 or older live alone (26% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Candlewick Lake compared with Boone County and Illinois

Census figure	Candlewick Lake	Boone County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	6.8%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,104	$59,205	—

Older residents in towns around Candlewick Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Poplar Grove, IL	1.4 mi	576	32%
Belvidere, IL	6.0 mi	4,029	36%
Loves Park, IL	6.6 mi	4,350	42%
Machesney Park, IL	8.0 mi	3,935	24%
Roscoe, IL	8.8 mi	1,745	33%
Cherry Valley, IL	9.6 mi	766	27%

Hospices serving Candlewick Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Loves Park, IL	8.5 mi	(815) 433-6090
St Croix Hospice	Rockford, IL	9.8 mi	(815) 316-2700
Northern Illinois Hospice	Rockford, IL	10 mi	(815) 398-0500
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	10 mi	(815) 397-3691
Vna Hospice	Rockford, IL	11 mi	(815) 971-3550
Beloit Regional Hospice	Beloit, WI	18 mi	(608) 363-7421

Straight-line miles from the center of Candlewick Lake. 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 Candlewick Lake

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 38% of the $4,175 monthly median income of Candlewick Lake 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 Candlewick Lake: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Candlewick Lake?

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 38% of the $4,175 monthly median income of Candlewick Lake 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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