Hospice Support in Hillside, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hillside, IL: the local picture

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hillside ZIP codes

404

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Cook County)

37%

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

Medicare lists 25 hospices whose service area includes Hillside ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sanctuary Hospice in Westchester (1.4 mi) and Advocate Hospice in Oak Brook (3.8 mi).

391 Hillside residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hillside compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hillside	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,780	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hillside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Westchester, IL	1.4 mi	4,773	25%
Berkeley, IL	1.6 mi	882	9.5%
Bellwood, IL	1.7 mi	2,914	19%
Broadview, IL	2.4 mi	1,611	35%
Stone Park, IL	2.7 mi	152	15%
La Grange Park, IL	3.0 mi	2,842	35%

Hospices serving Hillside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	1.4 mi	(312) 662-1009
Advocate Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	3.8 mi	(630) 963-6800
Loyola Medicine Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	3.8 mi	(630) 861-5165
Illuminate Hospice	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	4.0 mi	(224) 574-4220
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	4.9 mi	(630) 856-6990
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Lombard, IL	5.9 mi	(630) 495-8484

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillside. 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 Hillside

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Hillside 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 Hillside: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hillside?

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Hillside 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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