Respite Care in Aledo, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Aledo, IL: the local picture

786

residents 65 or older (21% of Aledo)

63%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Mercer County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Aledo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Aledo live with someone: 63% 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 246 Aledo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Aledo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Aledo compared with Mercer County and Illinois

Census figure	Aledo	Mercer County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	6.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	2.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,607	$56,848	—

Older residents in towns around Aledo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Milan, IL	19 mi	1,083	34%
Monmouth, IL	20 mi	1,361	36%
Rock Island, IL	20 mi	6,797	37%
Muscatine, IA	23 mi	4,139	37%
Coal Valley, IL	23 mi	914	19%
Moline, IL	24 mi	7,901	33%

Hospices serving Aledo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	24 mi	(309) 779-7600
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	26 mi	(309) 342-3007
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois	Galesburg, IL	26 mi	(309) 760-0466
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	27 mi	(563) 359-3540
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	28 mi	(563) 421-5100

Nursing homes near Aledo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arcadia Care Aledo	Aledo, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	80	(309) 582-5376
Mercer Manor Rehabilitation	Aledo, IL	0.5 mi	4 of 5	92	(309) 435-0100
Monmouth Rehab And Nursing	Monmouth, IL	20 mi	1 of 5	58	(309) 734-3811
Arcadia Care Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	22 mi	2 of 5	177	(309) 788-0458

Straight-line miles from the center of Aledo. 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 Aledo

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 33% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Aledo 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 Aledo: common questions

Which hospices serve Aledo?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Aledo ZIP codes, including Unitypoint Hospice, Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois, Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois.

How much does respite care cost in Aledo?

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 33% of the $4,801 monthly median income of Aledo 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 Aledo. 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 Aledo, IL