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

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Lyons, IL: the local picture

237

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

$32,885

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

$15.00

Illinois minimum wage per hour

$18.30

median hourly wage of home care aides in Illinois (BLS, May 2025)

About 237 Lyons 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 is usually paid by the day or week, but the hours worked still count: under federal rules, a live-in worker you employ directly is owed at least minimum wage for every hour worked, though sleep and meal time agreed in writing can be excluded. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

The median household headed by someone 65 or older in Lyons has an income of $32,885 a year, against $56,774 across Cook County. Long-term care insurance, veterans’ benefits and Medicaid home care programs can help with the cost.

Lyons compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Lyons	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	10%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,885	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Riverside, IL	1.3 mi	1,784	128
Summit, IL	1.7 mi	1,887	179
Brookfield, IL	1.7 mi	2,895	363
Stickney, IL	2.3 mi	1,152	125
North Riverside, IL	2.4 mi	1,717	294
Berwyn, IL	2.6 mi	7,625	635

Emergency hospitals near Lyons

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Macneal Hospital	Berwyn, IL	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(708) 783-9100
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange	La Grange, IL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	(708) 352-1200
Hines Va Medical Center	Hines, IL	3.6 mi	3 of 5	(708) 202-8387

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 40 hours of help a week comes to about $3,172 a month in wages, which is 116% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Lyons 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 live-in caregiver

Live-in arrangements need a written agreement: hours on duty, sleep time, meal breaks, days off, the private room, and pay. Under federal law a live-in domestic worker you employ directly must be paid at least minimum wage for all hours worked but may be exempt from federal overtime. Some states require overtime anyway. The U.S. Department of Labor explains the federal rules in 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 Lyons: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lyons?

Macneal Hospital in Berwyn, about 2.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Lyons (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (708) 783-9100. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Lyons?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 40 hours of help a week comes to about $3,172 a month in wages, which is 116% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Lyons 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).

What is the difference between live-in and 24-hour care?

A live-in caregiver lives in the home and has sleep and break time, usually with one person on duty. 24-hour care is staffed in shifts by two or three caregivers so someone is always awake. 24-hour care costs more but suits people who need frequent help at 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 Lyons, IL