Live-In Caregivers in Wadsworth, IL
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Live-In Caregivers in Wadsworth, IL: the local picture
About 172 Wadsworth 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. 96% of homes in Wadsworth have three or more bedrooms (69% in Lake County); the median home has 7.6 rooms.
Of Wadsworth households headed by someone 65 or older, 532 own their home and 17 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 154 owners and 0 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Wadsworth compared with Lake County and Illinois
| Census figure | Wadsworth | Lake County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 26% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 7.4% | 10% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 19% | 31% | 24% |
Older residents in towns around Wadsworth
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Park, IL | 2.6 mi | 2,647 | 253 |
| Zion, IL | 3.8 mi | 2,797 | 352 |
| Grandwood Park, IL | 5.2 mi | 649 | 34 |
| Winthrop Harbor, IL | 5.4 mi | 1,493 | 89 |
| Pleasant Prairie, WI | 5.6 mi | 4,165 | 384 |
| Gurnee, IL | 5.6 mi | 4,725 | 404 |
Emergency hospitals near Wadsworth
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc | Zion, IL | 4.4 mi | 4 of 5 | (847) 872-4561 |
| Vista Medical Center East | Waukegan, IL | 7.3 mi | 2 of 5 | (847) 360-3000 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | 7.8 mi | 4 of 5 | (262) 948-5600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wadsworth. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What live-in care costs in Wadsworth
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. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,322 a month. 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.
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.
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Live-In Caregivers in Wadsworth: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Wadsworth?
Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc in Zion, about 4.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Wadsworth (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (847) 872-4561. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Wadsworth?
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. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,322 a month. 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 Wadsworth?
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. 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.
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