Live-In Caregivers in Johnston City, IL: 24-Hour Home Care

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Johnston City, IL: the local picture

129

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

421

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (88%)

62%

of Johnston City homes have 3 or more bedrooms (64% in Williamson County)

$15.00

Illinois minimum wage per hour

About 129 Johnston City residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 62% of homes in Johnston City have three or more bedrooms (64% in Williamson County); the median home has 6.1 rooms.

Of Johnston City households headed by someone 65 or older, 421 own their home and 58 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 85 owners and 19 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.

Johnston City compared with Williamson County and Illinois

Census figure	Johnston City	Williamson County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	68%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	10%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	3.3%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,750	$46,501	—

Older residents in towns around Johnston City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Frankfort, IL	5.4 mi	1,051	179
Herrin, IL	5.8 mi	2,336	317
Marion, IL	6.0 mi	3,963	412
Carterville, IL	9.4 mi	985	186
Christopher, IL	12 mi	694	37
Benton, IL	13 mi	1,743	119

Emergency hospitals near Johnston City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Herrin Hospital	Herrin, IL	5.3 mi	1 of 5	(618) 942-2171
Marion IL Va Medical Center	Marion, IL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	(618) 997-5311
Heartland Regional Medical Center	Marion, IL	6.6 mi	2 of 5	(618) 998-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Johnston City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in Johnston City

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $18.30 an hour (the Illinois median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,965 a month (155% of the $2,563 monthly median income of Johnston City households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,322 a month (520% of the $2,563 monthly median income of Johnston City households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in Johnston City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Johnston City?

Herrin Hospital in Herrin, about 5.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Johnston City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (618) 942-2171. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Johnston City?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $18.30 an hour (the Illinois median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,965 a month (155% of the $2,563 monthly median income of Johnston City households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,322 a month (520% of the $2,563 monthly median income of Johnston City households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Live-in or 24-hour care in Johnston City?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Johnston City it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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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.

Live-In Caregivers in Johnston City, IL