Hospice Support in Poplar Grove, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Poplar Grove, IL: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poplar Grove ZIP codes

83

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Boone County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Boone County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Poplar Grove ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Osf Hospice in Loves Park (9.8 mi) and St Croix Hospice in Rockford (11 mi).

183 Poplar Grove residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Poplar Grove compared with Boone County and Illinois

Census figure	Poplar Grove	Boone County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	6.8%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,288	$59,205	—

Older residents in towns around Poplar Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Candlewick Lake, IL	1.4 mi	660	26%
Belvidere, IL	6.3 mi	4,029	36%
Loves Park, IL	8.0 mi	4,350	42%
Machesney Park, IL	9.3 mi	3,935	24%
Roscoe, IL	9.9 mi	1,745	33%
Cherry Valley, IL	10 mi	766	27%

Hospices serving Poplar Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Loves Park, IL	9.8 mi	(815) 433-6090
St Croix Hospice	Rockford, IL	11 mi	(815) 316-2700
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	12 mi	(815) 397-3691
Northern Illinois Hospice	Rockford, IL	12 mi	(815) 398-0500
Vna Hospice	Rockford, IL	13 mi	(815) 971-3550
Serenity Hospice And Home	Oregon, IL	35 mi	(815) 732-2499

Straight-line miles from the center of Poplar 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 Poplar 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 34% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Poplar 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 Poplar Grove: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Poplar 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 34% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Poplar 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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