Hospice Support in West Chicago, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Chicago, IL: the local picture

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Chicago ZIP codes

251

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

20%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

Medicare lists 30 hospices whose service area includes West Chicago ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Covenantcare Hospice in Saint Charles (4.7 mi) and Three Oaks Hospice in Naperville (7.7 mi).

530 West Chicago residents 65 or older live alone (20% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Chicago compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	West Chicago	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,458	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around West Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Winfield, IL	3.7 mi	2,211	21%
Wayne, IL	4.0 mi	593	11%
Carol Stream, IL	4.9 mi	6,673	31%
St. Charles, IL	4.9 mi	5,721	25%
Bartlett, IL	5.1 mi	6,427	20%
Warrenville, IL	5.4 mi	2,171	27%

Hospices serving West Chicago

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Covenantcare Hospice	Saint Charles, IL	4.7 mi	(630) 845-0680
Three Oaks Hospice	Naperville, IL	7.7 mi	(773) 233-1010
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC	Naperville, IL	7.7 mi	(331) 472-4706
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	7.8 mi	(630) 682-3871
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	8.2 mi	(847) 685-9900
Anodyne Palliative Services, LLC	Glen Ellyn, IL	8.3 mi	(630) 463-9032

Straight-line miles from the center of West Chicago. 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 West Chicago

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 27% of the $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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 West Chicago: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Chicago?

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 27% of the $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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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