Respite Care in Bourbonnais, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bourbonnais, IL: the local picture

2,744

residents 65 or older (15% of Bourbonnais)

74%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Kankakee County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bourbonnais ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bourbonnais 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 991 Bourbonnais residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (39% in Kankakee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Bourbonnais ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bourbonnais compared with Kankakee County and Illinois

Census figure	Bourbonnais	Kankakee County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,113	$51,634	—

Older residents in towns around Bourbonnais

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bradley, IL	2.1 mi	2,318	40%
Manteno, IL	4.8 mi	2,304	43%
Kankakee, IL	5.7 mi	3,433	48%
Peotone, IL	11 mi	709	29%
Momence, IL	11 mi	648	46%
Manhattan, IL	17 mi	903	18%

Hospices serving Bourbonnais

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uplifted Care	Bourbonnais, IL	1.2 mi	(815) 939-4141
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	20 mi	(815) 740-4104
Heartland Hospice (Frankfort)	Frankfort, IL	23 mi	(815) 469-7100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	26 mi	(708) 781-4400
Iroquois Memorial Hospice	Watseka, IL	29 mi	(815) 432-0185

Nursing homes near Bourbonnais (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citadel Of Bourbonnais,The	Bourbonnais, IL	2.2 mi	3 of 5	107	(815) 937-2022
Arc At Bradley	Bradley, IL	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(815) 933-1666
Arc At Kankakee	Kankakee, IL	3.6 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 939-4506
Citadel Care Center-Kankakee	Kankakee, IL	4.0 mi	4 of 5	107	(815) 933-1711

Straight-line miles from the center of Bourbonnais. 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 Bourbonnais

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 $4,843 monthly median income of Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais: common questions

Which hospices serve Bourbonnais?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Bourbonnais ZIP codes, including Uplifted Care, Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care, Heartland Hospice (Frankfort).

How much does respite care cost in Bourbonnais?

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 $4,843 monthly median income of Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais. 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 Bourbonnais, IL