Hospice Support in Pekin, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pekin, IL: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pekin ZIP codes

812

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Tazewell County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Tazewell County)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Pekin ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Osf Hospice in Peoria (14 mi) and Comfort Plus Hospice Inc in Peoria (14 mi).

2,176 Pekin residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pekin compared with Tazewell County and Illinois

Census figure	Pekin	Tazewell County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	7.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,780	$58,382	—

Older residents in towns around Pekin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Creve Coeur, IL	5.0 mi	692	38%
Bartonville, IL	5.4 mi	1,096	37%
East Peoria, IL	8.4 mi	4,619	32%
Morton, IL	8.9 mi	3,833	29%
West Peoria, IL	8.9 mi	988	31%
Peoria Heights, IL	13 mi	1,062	36%

Hospices serving Pekin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 683-7700
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 263-4787
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	21 mi	(309) 435-7050
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	30 mi	(309) 543-1239
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	47 mi	(309) 342-3007
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois	Galesburg, IL	47 mi	(309) 760-0466

Straight-line miles from the center of Pekin. 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 Pekin

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 $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pekin?

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 $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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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