Respite Care in Cicero, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cicero, IL: the local picture

9,138

residents 65 or older (11% of Cicero)

87%

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

27%

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

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cicero ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cicero live with someone: 87% 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 2,333 Cicero residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Cicero ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cicero compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Cicero	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,433	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Cicero

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Berwyn, IL	1.6 mi	7,625	24%
Stickney, IL	2.0 mi	1,152	15%
Riverside, IL	3.1 mi	1,784	19%
Forest Park, IL	3.3 mi	2,651	32%
Oak Park, IL	3.3 mi	9,454	29%
North Riverside, IL	3.4 mi	1,717	26%

Hospices serving Cicero

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Chicago, IL	4.7 mi	(312) 997-7200
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	6.5 mi	(312) 662-1009
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, LLC	Chicago, IL	6.6 mi	(312) 949-1188
Vital Care Hospice LLC	Evergreen Park, IL	9.0 mi	(773) 232-7200
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	9.2 mi	(630) 856-6990

Nursing homes near Cicero (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Landmark Of Cicero Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Cicero, IL	0.7 mi	not rated	485	(708) 656-9120
Alden Town Manor Rehab & Hcc	Cicero, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	249	(708) 863-0500
Austin Oasis, The	Chicago, IL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	216	(773) 287-5959
Ryze West	Chicago, IL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	234	(773) 921-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Cicero. 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 Cicero

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 38% of the $4,203 monthly median income of Cicero 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 Cicero: common questions

Which hospices serve Cicero?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Cicero ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Sanctuary Hospice, Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Cicero?

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 38% of the $4,203 monthly median income of Cicero 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 Cicero. 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.

More near Cicero

More senior care near Cicero

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Other care in Cicero

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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 Cicero, IL