Hospice Support in Fox River Grove, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Fox River Grove, IL: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fox River Grove ZIP codes

15

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

21%

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

33%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Fox River Grove ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Journeycare - Barrington in Barrington (4.6 mi) and Accord Hospice in Deerfield (18 mi).

132 Fox River Grove residents 65 or older live alone (21% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Fox River Grove compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Fox River Grove	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,014	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Fox River Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cary, IL	2.1 mi	2,457	22%
Lake Barrington, IL	2.5 mi	1,797	40%
Barrington Hills, IL	4.0 mi	664	22%
North Barrington, IL	4.5 mi	684	12%
Lake in the Hills, IL	5.3 mi	2,884	19%
Barrington, IL	5.4 mi	2,449	30%

Hospices serving Fox River Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	4.6 mi	(847) 381-5599
Accord Hospice	Deerfield, IL	18 mi	(847) 780-4594
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	20 mi	(847) 983-0017
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Lombard, IL	25 mi	(630) 495-8484
Advocate Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	28 mi	(630) 963-6800
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois	Rochelle, IL	48 mi	(815) 561-8866

Straight-line miles from the center of Fox River Grove. 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 Fox River Grove

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 21% of the $7,585 monthly median income of Fox River Grove 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 Fox River Grove: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Fox River Grove?

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 21% of the $7,585 monthly median income of Fox River Grove 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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