Hospice Support in Le Roy, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Le Roy, IL: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Le Roy ZIP codes

38

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in McLean County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in McLean County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Le Roy ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Osf Hospice - Eastern Region in Bloomington (13 mi) and Carle Hospice in Champaign (29 mi).

93 Le Roy residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Le Roy compared with McLean County and Illinois

Census figure	Le Roy	McLean County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	4.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,726	$66,228	—

Older residents in towns around Le Roy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Heyworth, IL	12 mi	371	24%
Bloomington, IL	14 mi	11,562	35%
Clinton, IL	17 mi	1,291	48%
Normal, IL	17 mi	6,501	32%
Gibson City, IL	22 mi	735	43%
Mahomet, IL	22 mi	1,208	13%

Hospices serving Le Roy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	13 mi	(309) 451-5925
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	29 mi	(800) 239-3620
Gentiva	Springfield, IL	63 mi	(217) 525-6200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	71 mi	(815) 220-0021
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	109 mi	(630) 682-3871
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	122 mi	(847) 515-1505

Straight-line miles from the center of Le Roy. 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 Le Roy

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 31% of the $5,144 monthly median income of Le Roy 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 Le Roy: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Le Roy?

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 31% of the $5,144 monthly median income of Le Roy 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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