Hospice Support in Johnsburg, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Johnsburg, IL: the local picture

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Johnsburg ZIP codes

59

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

21%

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

31%

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

Medicare lists 19 hospices whose service area includes Johnsburg ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Star Hospice in Gurnee (15 mi) and Journeycare - Barrington in Barrington (16 mi).

319 Johnsburg 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.

Johnsburg compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Johnsburg	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.1%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	6.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,982	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Johnsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pistakee Highlands, IL	2.3 mi	458	29%
Lakemoor, IL	3.8 mi	630	37%
McHenry, IL	4.0 mi	5,406	33%
Fox Lake, IL	4.5 mi	2,353	38%
Spring Grove, IL	4.7 mi	968	5.6%
Wonder Lake, IL	5.3 mi	578	13%

Hospices serving Johnsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	15 mi	(847) 672-9225
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	16 mi	(847) 381-5599
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	17 mi	(847) 549-0588
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	20 mi	(847) 777-8888
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	21 mi	(262) 652-4400
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	21 mi	(847) 272-7338

Straight-line miles from the center of Johnsburg. 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 Johnsburg

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 22% of the $7,332 monthly median income of Johnsburg 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 Johnsburg: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Johnsburg?

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 22% of the $7,332 monthly median income of Johnsburg 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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