Respite Care in Chicago Heights, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chicago Heights, IL: the local picture

3,820

residents 65 or older (14% of Chicago Heights)

67%

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

30%

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

38

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chicago Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chicago Heights live with someone: 67% 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 1,071 Chicago Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 38 hospices serving Chicago Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chicago Heights compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Chicago Heights	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,250	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Chicago Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Chicago Heights, IL	1.9 mi	424	33%
Glenwood, IL	2.4 mi	1,669	40%
Steger, IL	2.8 mi	1,979	33%
Olympia Fields, IL	3.1 mi	1,429	25%
Flossmoor, IL	3.3 mi	1,874	28%
Park Forest, IL	3.4 mi	3,340	35%

Hospices serving Chicago Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Midwest Hospice LLC	Chicago Heights, IL	2.3 mi	(708) 437-0002
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	3.3 mi	(773) 941-4838
Pearl Palliative And Hospice	Crete, IL	5.2 mi	(630) 410-1060
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc	Lansing, IL	6.0 mi	(708) 895-8332
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	6.4 mi	(708) 705-5851

Nursing homes near Chicago Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prairie Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Chicago Heights, IL	1.4 mi	4 of 5	148	(708) 754-7601
Bria Of Chicago Heights	South Chicago Height, IL	1.4 mi	1 of 5	112	(708) 756-5200
Aperion Care Chicago Heights	Chicago Heights, IL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 481-4444
Ryze At Homewood	Homewood, IL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	259	(708) 957-9200

Straight-line miles from the center of Chicago Heights. 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 Chicago Heights

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 $2,854 monthly median income of Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Chicago Heights?

Medicare lists 38 hospices for Chicago Heights ZIP codes, including Midwest Hospice LLC, Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc, Pearl Palliative And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chicago Heights?

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 $2,854 monthly median income of Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights. 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 Chicago Heights, IL