Respite Care in Du Quoin, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Du Quoin, IL: the local picture

1,071

residents 65 or older (19% of Du Quoin)

69%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Perry County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Du Quoin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Du Quoin live with someone: 69% 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 267 Du Quoin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (37% in Perry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Du Quoin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Du Quoin compared with Perry County and Illinois

Census figure	Du Quoin	Perry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$51,598	—

Older residents in towns around Du Quoin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pinckneyville, IL	7.8 mi	807	50%
Christopher, IL	10 mi	694	61%
Murphysboro, IL	17 mi	1,462	44%
Benton, IL	17 mi	1,743	54%
Herrin, IL	18 mi	2,336	43%
West Frankfort, IL	18 mi	1,051	41%

Hospices serving Du Quoin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	25 mi	(800) 358-8227
Ssm Hospice Of Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	28 mi	(618) 899-1651
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	54 mi	(618) 235-1703
Breeze Hospice	Shiloh, IL	54 mi	(618) 416-6410
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area	Belleville, IL	56 mi	(618) 277-1800

Nursing homes near Du Quoin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Duquoin Nursing & Rehab	Du Quoin, IL	0.0 mi	3 of 5	72	(618) 542-4731
Fairview Rehab & Healthcare	Du Quoin, IL	0.1 mi	3 of 5	76	(618) 542-3441
Pinckneyville Nursing & Rehab	Pinckneyville, IL	9.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(618) 357-2493
Helia Healthcare Of Benton	Benton, IL	16 mi	3 of 5	83	(618) 439-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Du Quoin. 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 Du Quoin

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 36% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin: common questions

Which hospices serve Du Quoin?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Du Quoin ZIP codes, including Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Ssm Hospice Of Illinois, Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Du Quoin?

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 36% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin. 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 Du Quoin, IL