Illinois

Respite Care in Illinois

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Illinois

Respite Care in Illinois at a glance

2,274,582

residents 65 or older (17.9% of Illinois, ACS 2024)

249,325

residents 85 or older

$18.30

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

$15.00

state minimum wage per hour

Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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Respite Care by city in Illinois

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