Hospice Support in Park Ridge, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Park Ridge, IL: the local picture

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Park Ridge ZIP codes

1,513

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

29%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

Medicare lists 36 hospices whose service area includes Park Ridge ZIP codes, the nearest offices being United Hospice, Inc in Park Ridge (0.1 mi) and Elara Caring I in Des Plaines (1.3 mi).

2,117 Park Ridge residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Park Ridge compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Park Ridge	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,296	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Park Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Niles, IL	2.0 mi	8,578	30%
Rosemont, IL	2.1 mi	604	42%
Des Plaines, IL	3.3 mi	12,284	27%
Norridge, IL	3.5 mi	3,280	30%
Morton Grove, IL	3.5 mi	5,944	22%
Harwood Heights, IL	3.7 mi	1,774	20%

Hospices serving Park Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice, Inc	Park Ridge, IL	0.1 mi	(847) 779-3989
Elara Caring I	Des Plaines, IL	1.3 mi	(224) 244-7381
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	1.3 mi	(847) 759-9449
Moments Hospice Of Chicago North LLC	Des Plaines, IL	1.3 mi	(773) 798-6741
Entera Hospice, Inc	Rosemont, IL	1.3 mi	(847) 324-5550
Bristol Hospice - Chicago, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	1.3 mi	(872) 777-1750

Straight-line miles from the center of Park Ridge. 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 Park Ridge

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 22% of the $7,191 monthly median income of Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Park Ridge?

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 22% of the $7,191 monthly median income of Park Ridge 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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