Hospice Support in Staunton, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Staunton, IL: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Staunton ZIP codes

194

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

47%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Macoupin County)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Macoupin County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Staunton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bjc Hospice in Glen Carbon (20 mi) and Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice in Alton (21 mi).

469 Staunton residents 65 or older live alone (47% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Staunton compared with Macoupin County and Illinois

Census figure	Staunton	Macoupin County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	6.3%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,764	$52,626	—

Older residents in towns around Staunton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gillespie, IL	8.0 mi	596	26%
Holiday Shores, IL	9.9 mi	498	27%
Litchfield, IL	13 mi	1,682	43%
Bethalto, IL	16 mi	2,119	24%
Rosewood Heights, IL	17 mi	1,068	27%
Highland, IL	18 mi	2,029	43%

Hospices serving Staunton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bjc Hospice	Glen Carbon, IL	20 mi	(618) 463-7100
Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice	Alton, IL	21 mi	(618) 463-5683
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis	Collinsville, IL	25 mi	(618) 346-1111
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Southern Illinois, Inc.	O'fallon, IL	31 mi	(618) 607-8110
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	31 mi	(618) 622-9073
Heartland Hospice (Fairview Heights)	Fairview Heights, IL	31 mi	(618) 632-0304

Straight-line miles from the center of Staunton. 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 Staunton

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 $4,230 monthly median income of Staunton 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 Staunton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Staunton?

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 $4,230 monthly median income of Staunton 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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