Respite Care in Alsip, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alsip, IL: the local picture

3,327

residents 65 or older (18% of Alsip)

58%

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

35%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alsip ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alsip live with someone: 58% 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 1,155 Alsip residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Alsip ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alsip compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Alsip	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,680	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Alsip

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crestwood, IL	1.7 mi	2,912	37%
Robbins, IL	2.4 mi	689	36%
Blue Island, IL	3.0 mi	3,157	35%
Palos Heights, IL	3.1 mi	3,923	33%
Oak Lawn, IL	3.1 mi	10,633	27%
Worth, IL	3.1 mi	1,643	41%

Hospices serving Alsip

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	2.9 mi	(708) 323-2501
Osf Hospice	Oak Lawn, IL	3.1 mi	(708) 229-4663
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	8.9 mi	(708) 781-4400
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	8.9 mi	(708) 705-5851
Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc	Willowbrook, IL	11 mi	(847) 324-9346

Nursing homes near Alsip (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thryve Of Crestwood	Crestwood, IL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	297	(708) 371-0400
Aliya Of Crestwood	Crestwood, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	193	(708) 597-1000
Elevate Care Palos Heights	Palos Heights, IL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	111	(708) 597-9300
Crestwood Terrace	Crestwood, IL	2.6 mi	3 of 5	126	(708) 597-5251

Straight-line miles from the center of Alsip. 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 Alsip

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 45% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Alsip 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 Alsip: common questions

Which hospices serve Alsip?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Alsip ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Des Plaines, Osf Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois.

How much does respite care cost in Alsip?

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 45% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Alsip 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 Alsip. 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 Alsip, IL