Hospice Support in Mount Morris, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Mount Morris, IL: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mount Morris ZIP codes

301

residents 85 or older (11% of all residents)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Ogle County)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Ogle County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Mount Morris ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Serenity Hospice And Home in Oregon (5.1 mi) and Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois in Rochelle (20 mi).

384 Mount Morris residents 65 or older live alone (49% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Mount Morris compared with Ogle County and Illinois

Census figure	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	11%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	5.9%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	33%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,563	$58,226	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Morris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Oregon, IL	5.4 mi	877	50%
Byron, IL	9.8 mi	616	59%
Dixon, IL	14 mi	2,967	47%
Davis Junction, IL	18 mi	166	11%
Winnebago, IL	18 mi	650	22%
Freeport, IL	20 mi	5,652	38%

Hospices serving Mount Morris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice And Home	Oregon, IL	5.1 mi	(815) 732-2499
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois	Rochelle, IL	20 mi	(815) 561-8866
Fhn Hospice	Freeport, IL	20 mi	(815) 599-7240
St Croix Hospice	Rockford, IL	26 mi	(815) 316-2700
Osf Hospice	Loves Park, IL	28 mi	(815) 433-6090
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	52 mi	(815) 220-0021

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Morris. 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 Mount Morris

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 72% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Mount Morris 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 Mount Morris: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Mount Morris?

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 72% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Mount Morris 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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