Respite Care in Carbondale, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carbondale, IL: the local picture

2,202

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Carbondale)

68%

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

41%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carbondale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carbondale live with someone: 68% 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 808 Carbondale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (39% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Carbondale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carbondale compared with Jackson County and Illinois

Census figure	Carbondale	Jackson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	17%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,598	$49,679	—

Older residents in towns around Carbondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Murphysboro, IL	6.7 mi	1,462	44%
Carterville, IL	8.1 mi	985	46%
Herrin, IL	12 mi	2,336	43%
Marion, IL	15 mi	3,963	42%
Johnston City, IL	17 mi	556	63%
Anna, IL	18 mi	999	42%

Hospices serving Carbondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	16 mi	(800) 358-8227
Maple Creek Hospice Inc	Sparta, IL	39 mi	(618) 443-4671
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	69 mi	(618) 235-1703
Breeze Hospice	Shiloh, IL	69 mi	(618) 416-6410

Nursing homes near Carbondale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Integrity Hc Of Carbondale	Carbondale, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	131	(618) 549-3355
Manor Court Of Carbondale	Carbondale, IL	1.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(618) 457-1010
Helia Healthcare Of Energy	Energy, IL	11 mi	1 of 5	98	(618) 942-7014
Integrity Hc Of Herrin	Herrin, IL	13 mi	2 of 5	49	(618) 942-2525

Straight-line miles from the center of Carbondale. 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 Carbondale

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 28% of the $5,717 monthly median income of Carbondale 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 Carbondale: common questions

Which hospices serve Carbondale?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Carbondale ZIP codes, including Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Maple Creek Hospice Inc, Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Carbondale?

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 28% of the $5,717 monthly median income of Carbondale 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 Carbondale. 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 Carbondale, IL