Hospice Support in Markham, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Markham, IL: the local picture

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Markham ZIP codes

172

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Will County)

41%

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

Medicare lists 18 hospices whose service area includes Markham ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ucm Home Care in Harvey (2.0 mi) and Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc in Flossmoor (4.1 mi).

457 Markham residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Markham compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Markham	Will County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,146	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Markham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Hazel Crest, IL	1.8 mi	2,784	30%
Posen, IL	2.0 mi	407	37%
Harvey, IL	2.1 mi	3,250	36%
Midlothian, IL	2.5 mi	2,379	31%
Dixmoor, IL	2.6 mi	427	16%
Country Club Hills, IL	3.1 mi	2,509	24%

Hospices serving Markham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	2.0 mi	(708) 331-0226
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	4.1 mi	(773) 941-4838
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	5.0 mi	(708) 705-5851
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	7.8 mi	(708) 781-4400
Heartland Hospice (Frankfort)	Frankfort, IL	9.4 mi	(815) 469-7100
Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc	Palos Hills, IL	9.9 mi	(708) 598-2509

Straight-line miles from the center of Markham. 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 Markham

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 43% of the $3,679 monthly median income of Markham 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 Markham: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Markham?

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 43% of the $3,679 monthly median income of Markham 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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