Respite Care in Carmi, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carmi, IL: the local picture

1,187

residents 65 or older (24% of Carmi)

52%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in White County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carmi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carmi live with someone: 52% 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 405 Carmi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (38% in White County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Carmi ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carmi compared with White County and Illinois

Census figure	Carmi	White County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	15%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,984	$40,337	—

Older residents in towns around Carmi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Vernon, IN	18 mi	1,454	40%
McLeansboro, IL	20 mi	566	55%
Fairfield, IL	23 mi	1,156	47%
Eldorado, IL	24 mi	885	45%
Harrisburg, IL	32 mi	1,727	56%
Morganfield, KY	32 mi	839	48%

Hospices serving Carmi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	48 mi	(800) 358-8227
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	103 mi	(618) 235-1703

Nursing homes near Carmi (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wabash Senior Living & Rehab	Carmi, IL	0.4 mi	1 of 5	156	(618) 382-4644
White County Rehab And Nursing	Carmi, IL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	74	(618) 382-7270
New Harmony Health Care Center	New Harmony, IN	14 mi	1 of 5	96	(812) 682-4104
The Haven On The River	Grayville, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	66	(618) 375-2171

Straight-line miles from the center of Carmi. 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 Carmi

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 56% of the $2,832 monthly median income of Carmi 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 Carmi: common questions

Which hospices serve Carmi?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Carmi ZIP codes, including Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Carmi?

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 56% of the $2,832 monthly median income of Carmi 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 Carmi. 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 Carmi, IL