Respite Care in Chillicothe, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chillicothe, IL: the local picture

1,548

residents 65 or older (26% of Chillicothe)

75%

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

45%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chillicothe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chillicothe live with someone: 75% 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 663 Chillicothe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (32% in Peoria County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Chillicothe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chillicothe compared with Peoria County and Illinois

Census figure	Chillicothe	Peoria County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	8.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,468	$51,859	—

Older residents in towns around Chillicothe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Germantown Hills, IL	10 mi	362	0.0%
Metamora, IL	11 mi	571	34%
Peoria Heights, IL	12 mi	1,062	31%
Peoria, IL	13 mi	18,858	33%
Washington, IL	15 mi	2,595	25%
West Peoria, IL	17 mi	988	24%

Hospices serving Chillicothe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	12 mi	(309) 263-4787
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	13 mi	(309) 683-7700
Elysian Hospice, Inc.	Morton, IL	21 mi	(309) 699-4715
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	35 mi	(815) 220-0021
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	45 mi	(309) 342-3007

Nursing homes near Chillicothe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arc At Chillicothe	Chillicothe, IL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	106	(309) 274-2194
Lacon Rehab And Nursing	Lacon, IL	9.1 mi	2 of 5	93	(309) 246-2175
Lutheran Hillside Village	Peoria, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	107	(309) 692-4494
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights	Peoria Heights, IL	12 mi	1 of 5	94	(309) 682-5428

Straight-line miles from the center of Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe

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 $4,872 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe: common questions

Which hospices serve Chillicothe?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Chillicothe ZIP codes, including Comfort Plus Hospice Inc, Osf Hospice, Elysian Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Chillicothe?

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 $4,872 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe, IL