Hospice Support in Clinton, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Clinton, IL: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clinton ZIP codes

228

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

48%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in De Witt County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Clinton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Osf Hospice - Eastern Region in Bloomington (22 mi) and Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC in Champaign (36 mi).

576 Clinton residents 65 or older live alone (48% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Clinton compared with De Witt County and Illinois

Census figure	Clinton	De Witt County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	4.9%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	4.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,119	$52,500	—

Older residents in towns around Clinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Heyworth, IL	12 mi	371	24%
Forsyth, IL	15 mi	678	30%
Le Roy, IL	17 mi	538	18%
Decatur, IL	20 mi	14,840	40%
Lincoln, IL	22 mi	2,945	40%
Monticello, IL	22 mi	1,384	24%

Hospices serving Clinton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	22 mi	(309) 451-5925
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	36 mi	(217) 212-9121
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	36 mi	(800) 239-3620
Hospice Care Of Illinois	Springfield, IL	44 mi	(217) 788-4663
Enhabit Hospice	Springfield, IL	44 mi	(447) 442-1237
Elara Caring Vii	Springfield, IL	46 mi	(217) 210-8457

Straight-line miles from the center of Clinton. 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 Clinton

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 47% of the $3,343 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Clinton?

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 47% of the $3,343 monthly median income of Clinton 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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