Respite Care in Abingdon, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Abingdon, IL: the local picture

663

residents 65 or older (19% of Abingdon)

60%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

18%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Abingdon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Abingdon live with someone: 60% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 116 Abingdon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (32% in Knox County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Abingdon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Abingdon compared with Knox County and Illinois

Census figure	Abingdon	Knox County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	41%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,690	$43,750	—

Older residents in towns around Abingdon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Knoxville, IL	9.3 mi	691	27%
Galesburg, IL	10 mi	6,364	38%
Monmouth, IL	15 mi	1,361	36%
Bushnell, IL	18 mi	655	29%
Canton, IL	25 mi	2,967	31%
Macomb, IL	27 mi	2,363	33%

Hospices serving Abingdon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	10 mi	(309) 342-3007
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois	Galesburg, IL	10 mi	(309) 760-0466
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	40 mi	(309) 683-7700
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	140 mi	(630) 682-3871
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	150 mi	(847) 515-1505

Nursing homes near Abingdon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Knox County Nursing Home	Knoxville, IL	9.9 mi	4 of 5	169	(309) 289-2338
Allure Of Knox County	Galesburg, IL	11 mi	1 of 5	84	(309) 343-2166
Allure Of Galesburg	Galesburg, IL	11 mi	1 of 5	108	(309) 342-2103
Allure Of Lake Storey	Galesburg, IL	12 mi	4 of 5	180	(309) 344-5400

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Abingdon

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 39% of the $4,058 monthly median income of Abingdon 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Abingdon: common questions

Which hospices serve Abingdon?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Abingdon ZIP codes, including Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois, Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois, Osf Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Abingdon?

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 39% of the $4,058 monthly median income of Abingdon 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Abingdon. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Illinois.

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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.

Respite Care in Abingdon, IL