Hospice Support in Eureka, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Eureka, IL: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eureka ZIP codes

269

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

48%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Woodford County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Eureka ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Osf Hospice in Peoria (20 mi) and Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois in Peru (44 mi).

510 Eureka 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.

Eureka compared with Woodford County and Illinois

Census figure	Eureka	Woodford County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	7.3%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	7.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,209	$63,168	—

Older residents in towns around Eureka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Metamora, IL	7.4 mi	571	43%
Washington, IL	8.2 mi	2,595	34%
Germantown Hills, IL	10 mi	362	4.4%
Morton, IL	12 mi	3,833	29%
El Paso, IL	14 mi	501	36%
East Peoria, IL	14 mi	4,619	32%

Hospices serving Eureka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	20 mi	(309) 683-7700
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	44 mi	(815) 220-0021
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	59 mi	(309) 342-3007
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	66 mi	(800) 239-3620
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	99 mi	(630) 682-3871
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	111 mi	(847) 515-1505

Straight-line miles from the center of Eureka. 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 Eureka

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 53% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Eureka 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 Eureka: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Eureka?

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 53% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Eureka 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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