Hospice Support in Monticello, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Monticello, IL: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monticello ZIP codes

204

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

24%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Piatt County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Monticello ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Town Square Hospice Illinois LLC in Monticello (0.6 mi) and Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC in Champaign (17 mi).

321 Monticello residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Monticello compared with Piatt County and Illinois

Census figure	Monticello	Piatt County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	6.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,917	$69,432	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Mahomet, IL	15 mi	1,208	13%
Tolono, IL	17 mi	460	35%
Champaign, IL	17 mi	9,854	27%
Savoy, IL	17 mi	1,740	34%
Urbana, IL	21 mi	4,532	41%
Forsyth, IL	22 mi	678	30%

Hospices serving Monticello

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Town Square Hospice Illinois LLC	Monticello, IL	0.6 mi	(217) 670-6990
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	17 mi	(217) 212-9121
Osf Hospice - Urbana	Champaign, IL	17 mi	(217) 355-4120
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	17 mi	(800) 239-3620
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	43 mi	(800) 454-4055
Haven Hospice IL, LLC	Chrisman, IL	51 mi	(217) 728-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 28% of the $5,743 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Monticello?

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 28% of the $5,743 monthly median income of Monticello 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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