Respite Care in Bensenville, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bensenville, IL: the local picture

3,042

residents 65 or older (16% of Bensenville)

74%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bensenville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bensenville live with someone: 74% 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 870 Bensenville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (26% in DuPage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Bensenville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bensenville compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Bensenville	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,398	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Bensenville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wood Dale, IL	2.0 mi	2,642	28%
Northlake, IL	3.6 mi	2,371	42%
Franklin Park, IL	3.7 mi	2,114	34%
Schiller Park, IL	3.8 mi	1,745	26%
Addison, IL	3.8 mi	5,980	27%
Itasca, IL	4.1 mi	1,364	19%

Hospices serving Bensenville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Centered Hospice	Addison, IL	3.6 mi	(630) 317-3300
Amenity Health Care Inc	Addison, IL	3.6 mi	(630) 366-6424
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	4.3 mi	(847) 515-1505
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	5.5 mi	(847) 759-9449
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	5.7 mi	(630) 581-5492

Nursing homes near Bensenville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeway Senior Living	Bensenville, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	226	(630) 766-5800
Grove Of Elmhurst, The	Elmhurst, IL	2.1 mi	1 of 5	180	(630) 530-5225
Avenora Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	108	(630) 516-5000
Landmark Of Itasca Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Itasca, IL	3.5 mi	1 of 5	144	(630) 773-9416

Straight-line miles from the center of Bensenville. 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 Bensenville

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 32% of the $4,950 monthly median income of Bensenville 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 Bensenville: common questions

Which hospices serve Bensenville?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Bensenville ZIP codes, including Family Centered Hospice, Amenity Health Care Inc, Transitions Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Bensenville?

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 32% of the $4,950 monthly median income of Bensenville 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 Bensenville. 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 Bensenville, IL