Respite Care in Burbank, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Burbank, IL: the local picture

4,562

residents 65 or older (16% of Burbank)

76%

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

28%

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

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Burbank ZIP codes

Most older adults in Burbank live with someone: 76% 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 1,229 Burbank residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Burbank ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Burbank compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Burbank	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,688	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Burbank

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgeview, IL	2.0 mi	2,551	38%
Hometown, IL	2.1 mi	667	27%
Oak Lawn, IL	2.3 mi	10,633	27%
Chicago Ridge, IL	2.9 mi	1,812	20%
Justice, IL	3.1 mi	1,631	35%
Hickory Hills, IL	3.4 mi	2,056	26%

Hospices serving Burbank

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Oak Lawn, IL	2.3 mi	(708) 229-4663
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	5.8 mi	(708) 323-2501
Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC	Willowbrook, IL	8.5 mi	(708) 397-8871
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	9.1 mi	(630) 856-6990
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	9.6 mi	(312) 662-1009

Nursing homes near Burbank (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aperion Care Burbank	Burbank, IL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	56	(708) 499-5400
Thryve Of Burbank	Burbank, IL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	163	(708) 423-1200
Pavilion Of Bridgeview, The	Bridgeview, IL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	146	(708) 594-5440
Aperion Care Oak Lawn	Oak Lawn, IL	1.7 mi	1 of 5	134	(708) 599-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Burbank. 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 Burbank

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 30% of the $5,224 monthly median income of Burbank 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 Burbank: common questions

Which hospices serve Burbank?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Burbank ZIP codes, including Osf Hospice, St Croix Hospice Des Plaines, Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Burbank?

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 30% of the $5,224 monthly median income of Burbank 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 Burbank. 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 Burbank, IL