Respite Care in Countryside, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Countryside, IL: the local picture

1,431

residents 65 or older (23% of Countryside)

75%

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

31%

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

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Countryside ZIP codes

Most older adults in Countryside 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 439 Countryside residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Countryside ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Countryside compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Countryside	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,083	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Countryside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Indian Head Park, IL	1.2 mi	1,132	34%
La Grange, IL	2.3 mi	2,543	26%
Western Springs, IL	2.3 mi	2,062	29%
Willow Springs, IL	2.8 mi	1,218	21%
Justice, IL	2.9 mi	1,631	35%
Burr Ridge, IL	2.9 mi	4,026	23%

Hospices serving Countryside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	3.3 mi	(630) 856-6990
Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC	Willowbrook, IL	3.6 mi	(708) 397-8871
Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc	Willowbrook, IL	3.6 mi	(847) 324-9346
Apex Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Westmont, IL	5.2 mi	(630) 601-1280
Sanctuary Hospice	Westchester, IL	5.4 mi	(312) 662-1009

Nursing homes near Countryside (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Briar Place Nursing	Indian Head Park, IL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	232	(708) 246-8500
Bella Terra Lagrange	La Grange, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(708) 352-6900
Meadowbrook Manor - Lagrange	La Grange, IL	2.4 mi	2 of 5	197	(708) 354-4660
Eden Vista Burr Ridge	Burr Ridge, IL	2.9 mi	4 of 5	29	(630) 920-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Countryside. 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 Countryside

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 30% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Countryside 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 Countryside: common questions

Which hospices serve Countryside?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Countryside ZIP codes, including Adventist St Thomas Hospice, Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC, Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Countryside?

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 30% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Countryside 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 Countryside. 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 Countryside, IL