Hospice Support in Cherry Valley, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Cherry Valley, IL: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cherry Valley ZIP codes

104

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Winnebago County)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Winnebago County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Cherry Valley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Mo Chara Hospice LLC in Cherry Valley (1.2 mi) and Heartland Hospice (Rockford) in Rockford (2.7 mi).

194 Cherry Valley residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Cherry Valley compared with Winnebago County and Illinois

Census figure	Cherry Valley	Winnebago County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	7.8%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,364	$51,112	—

Older residents in towns around Cherry Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Rockford, IL	4.8 mi	26,200	37%
Belvidere, IL	4.9 mi	4,029	36%
Loves Park, IL	7.2 mi	4,350	42%
Machesney Park, IL	9.5 mi	3,935	24%
Candlewick Lake, IL	9.6 mi	660	26%
Davis Junction, IL	10 mi	166	11%

Hospices serving Cherry Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mo Chara Hospice LLC	Cherry Valley, IL	1.2 mi	(847) 275-9510
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	2.7 mi	(815) 397-3691
Northern Illinois Hospice	Rockford, IL	2.7 mi	(815) 398-0500
Vna Hospice	Rockford, IL	7.2 mi	(815) 971-3550
Osf Hospice	Loves Park, IL	7.2 mi	(815) 433-6090
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois	Rochelle, IL	22 mi	(815) 561-8866

Straight-line miles from the center of Cherry Valley. 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 Cherry Valley

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 40% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Cherry Valley 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 Cherry Valley: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Cherry Valley?

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 40% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Cherry Valley 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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