Hospice Support in Schaumburg, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Schaumburg, IL: the local picture

45

Medicare-certified hospices serve Schaumburg ZIP codes

1,922

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

30%

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

30%

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

Medicare lists 45 hospices whose service area includes Schaumburg ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC in Hoffman Estates (1.8 mi) and Visions Hospice in Schaumburg (2.7 mi).

3,776 Schaumburg residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Schaumburg compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Schaumburg	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,138	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Schaumburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Roselle, IL	3.4 mi	3,944	21%
Hoffman Estates, IL	4.0 mi	8,150	16%
Rolling Meadows, IL	4.4 mi	3,864	31%
Hanover Park, IL	4.4 mi	4,423	12%
Streamwood, IL	4.9 mi	5,833	19%
Itasca, IL	4.9 mi	1,364	25%

Hospices serving Schaumburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Hoffman Estates, IL	1.8 mi	(847) 610-3188
Visions Hospice	Schaumburg, IL	2.7 mi	(847) 235-6000
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	3.7 mi	(847) 685-9900
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC	Rolling Meadows, IL	4.5 mi	(847) 543-7550
Caretenders Hospice	Rolling Mdws, IL	4.5 mi	(847) 635-6199
Hope Hospice, Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	4.5 mi	(847) 803-0400

Straight-line miles from the center of Schaumburg. 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 Schaumburg

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 31% of the $5,095 monthly median income of Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Schaumburg?

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 31% of the $5,095 monthly median income of Schaumburg 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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