Hospice Support in Summit, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Summit, IL: the local picture

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Summit ZIP codes

179

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

24%

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

35%

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

Medicare lists 21 hospices whose service area includes Summit ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sanctuary Hospice in Westchester (5.7 mi) and Adventist St Thomas Hospice in Hinsdale (6.0 mi).

445 Summit residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Summit compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Summit	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,201	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Summit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lyons, IL	1.7 mi	1,942	41%
Justice, IL	2.5 mi	1,631	35%
Stickney, IL	2.9 mi	1,152	45%
Riverside, IL	2.9 mi	1,784	29%
Brookfield, IL	3.1 mi	2,895	28%
Countryside, IL	3.3 mi	1,431	25%

Hospices serving Summit

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	5.7 mi	(312) 662-1009
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	6.0 mi	(630) 856-6990
Gentiva I	Oak Brook, IL	8.4 mi	(708) 409-3040
Advocate Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	8.4 mi	(630) 963-6800
Loyola Medicine Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	8.4 mi	(630) 861-5165
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Chicago, IL	8.6 mi	(312) 997-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Summit. 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 Summit

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 43% of the $3,683 monthly median income of Summit 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 Summit: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Summit?

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 43% of the $3,683 monthly median income of Summit 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Summit, IL