Hospice Support in Hoffman Estates, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hoffman Estates, IL: the local picture

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hoffman Estates ZIP codes

527

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

16%

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

22%

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

Medicare lists 32 hospices whose service area includes Hoffman Estates ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC in Hoffman Estates (2.2 mi) and Alexian Brothers Hospice in Hanover Park (4.5 mi).

1,239 Hoffman Estates residents 65 or older live alone (16% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hoffman Estates compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hoffman Estates	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,156	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hoffman Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
South Barrington, IL	1.8 mi	1,327	9.7%
Streamwood, IL	3.5 mi	5,833	19%
Schaumburg, IL	4.0 mi	13,109	30%
Inverness, IL	4.2 mi	2,318	11%
Hanover Park, IL	5.7 mi	4,423	12%
East Dundee, IL	5.8 mi	845	41%

Hospices serving Hoffman Estates

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Hoffman Estates, IL	2.2 mi	(847) 610-3188
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	4.5 mi	(847) 685-9900
Hope Hospice, Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	6.5 mi	(847) 803-0400
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	6.7 mi	(847) 381-5599
Kindred Hospice	Arlington Heights, IL	8.2 mi	(847) 439-0348
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	8.4 mi	(847) 777-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoffman Estates. 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 Hoffman Estates

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 $7,513 monthly median income of Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hoffman Estates?

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 $7,513 monthly median income of Hoffman Estates 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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