Respite Care in Deerfield, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Deerfield, IL: the local picture

3,872

residents 65 or older (20% of Deerfield)

70%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Deerfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Deerfield live with someone: 70% 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 1,102 Deerfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (26% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Deerfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Deerfield compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Deerfield	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,273	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Deerfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riverwoods, IL	2.2 mi	1,000	16%
Highland Park, IL	2.4 mi	7,400	18%
Northbrook, IL	2.7 mi	9,188	22%
Highwood, IL	3.4 mi	1,141	22%
Lincolnshire, IL	3.9 mi	1,952	27%
Wheeling, IL	4.3 mi	6,747	33%

Hospices serving Deerfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accord Hospice	Deerfield, IL	0.5 mi	(847) 780-4594
Journeycare - Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	0.5 mi	(844) 656-8763
V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois	Northbrook, IL	2.8 mi	(847) 272-5883
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	2.8 mi	(847) 983-0017
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	2.8 mi	(855) 902-5100

Nursing homes near Deerfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Whitehall Of Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	0.9 mi	3 of 5	190	(847) 945-4600
Northbrook Health And Rehab	Northbrook, IL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	147	(847) 562-1770
Warren Barr North Shore	Highland Park, IL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	215	(847) 266-9266
Aliya Of Highwood	Highwood, IL	2.9 mi	4 of 5	104	(847) 432-9142

Straight-line miles from the center of Deerfield. 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 Deerfield

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 19% of the $8,523 monthly median income of Deerfield 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 Deerfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Deerfield?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Deerfield ZIP codes, including Accord Hospice, Journeycare - Deerfield, V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois.

How much does respite care cost in Deerfield?

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 19% of the $8,523 monthly median income of Deerfield 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 Deerfield. 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 Deerfield, IL