Hospice Support in Wilmette, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Wilmette, IL: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wilmette ZIP codes

1,106

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

29%

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

29%

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

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Wilmette ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC in Northfield (2.3 mi) and Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC in Northbrook (6.9 mi).

1,706 Wilmette residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Wilmette compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Wilmette	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,781	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Kenilworth, IL	1.1 mi	331	16%
Winnetka, IL	2.1 mi	1,982	16%
Evanston, IL	2.8 mi	14,153	38%
Skokie, IL	2.9 mi	13,981	24%
Northfield, IL	3.1 mi	1,446	36%
Morton Grove, IL	3.9 mi	5,944	22%

Hospices serving Wilmette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	2.3 mi	(847) 446-0000
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	(847) 983-0017
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	(855) 902-5100
Moments Hospice Of Chicago North LLC	Des Plaines, IL	8.4 mi	(773) 798-6741
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	8.4 mi	(847) 759-9449
Bristol Hospice - Chicago, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	8.4 mi	(872) 777-1750

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmette. 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 Wilmette

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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 Wilmette: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Wilmette?

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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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