Hospice Support in Galesburg, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Galesburg, IL: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Galesburg ZIP codes

878

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

47%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (41% in Knox County)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Knox County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Galesburg ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois in Galesburg (0.4 mi) and Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois in Galesburg (0.4 mi).

2,796 Galesburg residents 65 or older live alone (47% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Galesburg compared with Knox County and Illinois

Census figure	Galesburg	Knox County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	41%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,574	$43,750	—

Older residents in towns around Galesburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Knoxville, IL	5.6 mi	691	43%
Abingdon, IL	10 mi	663	40%
Monmouth, IL	14 mi	1,361	32%
Aledo, IL	26 mi	786	37%
Bushnell, IL	28 mi	655	25%
Kewanee, IL	31 mi	2,875	35%

Hospices serving Galesburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	0.4 mi	(309) 342-3007
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois	Galesburg, IL	0.4 mi	(309) 760-0466
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	33 mi	(309) 435-7050
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	40 mi	(309) 683-7700
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	42 mi	(563) 421-5100
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	42 mi	(309) 263-4787

Straight-line miles from the center of Galesburg. 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 Galesburg

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 49% of the $3,215 monthly median income of Galesburg 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 Galesburg: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Galesburg?

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 49% of the $3,215 monthly median income of Galesburg 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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