Respite Care in Berkeley, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Berkeley, IL: the local picture

882

residents 65 or older (17% of Berkeley)

90%

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

35%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Berkeley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Berkeley live with someone: 90% 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 313 Berkeley 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 10 hospices serving Berkeley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Berkeley compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Berkeley	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.5%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,000	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Berkeley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hillside, IL	1.6 mi	1,413	37%
Elmhurst, IL	1.7 mi	8,662	24%
Northlake, IL	1.8 mi	2,371	42%
Stone Park, IL	1.9 mi	152	48%
Bellwood, IL	1.9 mi	2,914	33%
Melrose Park, IL	2.6 mi	3,138	37%

Hospices serving Berkeley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	2.9 mi	(312) 662-1009
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	3.5 mi	(630) 581-5492
Advocate Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	4.5 mi	(630) 963-6800
Loyola Medicine Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	4.5 mi	(630) 861-5165
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Lombard, IL	5.5 mi	(630) 495-8484

Nursing homes near Berkeley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pearl Of Hillside,The	Hillside, IL	1.4 mi	1 of 5	198	(708) 544-9933
Avenora Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	2.0 mi	1 of 5	108	(630) 516-5000
Citadel At Casa Scalabrini	Northlake, IL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	229	(708) 562-0040
Park Place Christian Community	Elmhurst, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	37	(630) 936-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Berkeley. 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 Berkeley

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 35% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Berkeley 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 Berkeley: common questions

Which hospices serve Berkeley?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Berkeley ZIP codes, including Sanctuary Hospice, Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC, Advocate Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Berkeley?

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 35% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Berkeley 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 Berkeley. 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.

More near Berkeley

More senior care near Berkeley

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Berkeley

More for Berkeley families

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 Berkeley, IL