Hospice Support in Pingree Grove, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pingree Grove, IL: the local picture

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pingree Grove ZIP codes

122

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

21%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 25 hospices whose service area includes Pingree Grove ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc in St Charles (9.8 mi) and Alexian Brothers Hospice in Hanover Park (16 mi).

365 Pingree Grove residents 65 or older live alone (21% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pingree Grove compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Pingree Grove	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.9%	7.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,054	$71,989	—

Older residents in towns around Pingree Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gilberts, IL	3.5 mi	932	24%
Hampshire, IL	4.2 mi	865	24%
Huntley, IL	5.1 mi	9,536	36%
West Dundee, IL	5.2 mi	983	24%
Sleepy Hollow, IL	6.1 mi	707	21%
Elgin, IL	6.4 mi	15,534	27%

Hospices serving Pingree Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	9.8 mi	(847) 250-5036
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	16 mi	(847) 685-9900
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	16 mi	(847) 381-5599
Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Hoffman Estates, IL	17 mi	(847) 610-3188
Hope Hospice, Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	21 mi	(847) 803-0400
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	21 mi	(847) 777-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Pingree Grove. 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 Pingree Grove

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 23% of the $7,005 monthly median income of Pingree Grove 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 Pingree Grove: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pingree Grove?

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 23% of the $7,005 monthly median income of Pingree Grove 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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