Respite Care in Bellwood, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bellwood, IL: the local picture

2,914

residents 65 or older (16% of Bellwood)

81%

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

33%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bellwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bellwood live with someone: 81% 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 945 Bellwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Bellwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bellwood compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Bellwood	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,973	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Bellwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stone Park, IL	1.4 mi	152	48%
Melrose Park, IL	1.5 mi	3,138	37%
Maywood, IL	1.7 mi	2,857	33%
Hillside, IL	1.7 mi	1,413	37%
Berkeley, IL	1.9 mi	882	35%
Broadview, IL	2.0 mi	1,611	41%

Hospices serving Bellwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	2.2 mi	(312) 662-1009
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	5.3 mi	(630) 581-5492
Gentiva I	Oak Brook, IL	5.5 mi	(708) 409-3040
Advocate Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	5.5 mi	(630) 963-6800
First Health Hospice LLC	Oak Brook, IL	5.5 mi	(561) 234-7084

Nursing homes near Bellwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pearl Of Hillside,The	Hillside, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	198	(708) 544-9933
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital	Melrose Park, IL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	32	(708) 450-4908
Citadel At Casa Scalabrini	Northlake, IL	2.8 mi	3 of 5	229	(708) 562-0040
Aperion Care Forest Park	Forest Park, IL	3.0 mi	1 of 5	232	(708) 488-9850

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellwood. 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 Bellwood

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 $4,831 monthly median income of Bellwood 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 Bellwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Bellwood?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Bellwood ZIP codes, including Sanctuary Hospice, Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC, Gentiva I.

How much does respite care cost in Bellwood?

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 $4,831 monthly median income of Bellwood 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 Bellwood. 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 Bellwood, IL