Hospice Support in Lincoln, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lincoln, IL: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lincoln ZIP codes

485

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

40%

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

34%

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

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Lincoln ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Enhabit Hospice in Springfield (30 mi) and Hospice Care Of Illinois in Springfield (30 mi).

1,073 Lincoln residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lincoln compared with Logan County and Illinois

Census figure	Lincoln	Logan County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	7.9%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,563	$54,939	—

Older residents in towns around Lincoln

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Clinton, IL	22 mi	1,291	48%
Sherman, IL	22 mi	891	22%
Riverton, IL	23 mi	604	65%
Heyworth, IL	23 mi	371	24%
Forsyth, IL	27 mi	678	30%
Springfield, IL	29 mi	22,574	38%

Hospices serving Lincoln

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Springfield, IL	30 mi	(447) 442-1237
Hospice Care Of Illinois	Springfield, IL	30 mi	(217) 788-4663
Elara Caring Vii	Springfield, IL	31 mi	(217) 210-8457
Gentiva	Springfield, IL	31 mi	(217) 525-6200
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	32 mi	(309) 451-5925
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	57 mi	(217) 212-9121

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

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 $4,297 monthly median income of Lincoln 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 Lincoln: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lincoln?

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 $4,297 monthly median income of Lincoln 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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