Respite Care in Berwyn, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Berwyn, IL: the local picture

7,625

residents 65 or older (14% of Berwyn)

74%

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

24%

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

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Berwyn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Berwyn 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 1,803 Berwyn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Berwyn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Berwyn compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Berwyn	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,533	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Berwyn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riverside, IL	1.5 mi	1,784	19%
Cicero, IL	1.6 mi	9,138	27%
North Riverside, IL	1.8 mi	1,717	26%
Stickney, IL	2.0 mi	1,152	15%
Forest Park, IL	2.1 mi	2,651	32%
Lyons, IL	2.6 mi	1,942	37%

Hospices serving Berwyn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	4.9 mi	(312) 662-1009
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Chicago, IL	6.3 mi	(312) 997-7200
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	7.7 mi	(630) 856-6990
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, LLC	Chicago, IL	8.3 mi	(312) 949-1188
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc	Elmhurst, IL	8.4 mi	(630) 480-6887

Nursing homes near Berwyn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Town Manor Rehab & Hcc	Cicero, IL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	249	(708) 863-0500
Landmark Of Cicero Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Cicero, IL	1.2 mi	not rated	485	(708) 656-9120
Nexus At Berwyn	Berwyn, IL	1.3 mi	1 of 5	145	(708) 749-4160
Austin Oasis, The	Chicago, IL	2.1 mi	1 of 5	216	(773) 287-5959

Straight-line miles from the center of Berwyn. 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 Berwyn

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 $4,544 monthly median income of Berwyn 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 Berwyn: common questions

Which hospices serve Berwyn?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Berwyn ZIP codes, including Sanctuary Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Adventist St Thomas Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Berwyn?

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 $4,544 monthly median income of Berwyn 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 Berwyn. 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 Berwyn

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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 Berwyn, IL