Hospice Support in Jacksonville, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Jacksonville, IL: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jacksonville ZIP codes

665

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Morgan County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Morgan County)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Jacksonville ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice in Virginia (15 mi) and Elara Caring Vii in Springfield (29 mi).

1,109 Jacksonville residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Jacksonville compared with Morgan County and Illinois

Census figure	Jacksonville	Morgan County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	5.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,807	$47,785	—

Older residents in towns around Jacksonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
South Jacksonville, IL	2.1 mi	971	49%
Beardstown, IL	22 mi	762	48%
Auburn, IL	28 mi	706	37%
Chatham, IL	29 mi	1,748	31%
Virden, IL	29 mi	528	27%
Springfield, IL	32 mi	22,574	38%

Hospices serving Jacksonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice	Virginia, IL	15 mi	(217) 452-3057
Elara Caring Vii	Springfield, IL	29 mi	(217) 210-8457
Moments Hospice Of Springfield LLC	Springfield, IL	29 mi	(877) 666-3687
Gentiva	Springfield, IL	29 mi	(217) 525-6200
Enhabit Hospice	Springfield, IL	32 mi	(447) 442-1237
Hospice Care Of Illinois	Springfield, IL	33 mi	(217) 788-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville

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 44% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Jacksonville?

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 44% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Jacksonville 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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