Respite Care in Dwight, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dwight, IL: the local picture

766

residents 65 or older (20% of Dwight)

68%

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

34%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dwight ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dwight live with someone: 68% 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 236 Dwight residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Livingston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Dwight ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dwight compared with Livingston County and Illinois

Census figure	Dwight	Livingston County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,897	$55,965	—

Older residents in towns around Dwight

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coal City, IL	14 mi	1,164	19%
Diamond, IL	16 mi	290	48%
Braidwood, IL	16 mi	1,181	31%
Pontiac, IL	18 mi	2,404	32%
Marseilles, IL	19 mi	813	43%
Morris, IL	19 mi	2,556	31%

Hospices serving Dwight

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uplifted Care	Bourbonnais, IL	29 mi	(815) 939-4141
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	36 mi	(815) 740-4104
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	51 mi	(309) 451-5925
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	67 mi	(847) 515-1505

Nursing homes near Dwight (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arc At Dwight	Dwight, IL	0.3 mi	2 of 5	92	(815) 584-1240
Evenglow Lodge	Pontiac, IL	19 mi	5 of 5	48	(815) 842-4613
Serenity Estates At Morris	Morris, IL	19 mi	1 of 5	142	(815) 416-6500
Accolade Healthcare Of Pontiac	Pontiac, IL	19 mi	3 of 5	97	(815) 842-1181

Straight-line miles from the center of Dwight. 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 Dwight

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 35% of the $4,491 monthly median income of Dwight 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 Dwight: common questions

Which hospices serve Dwight?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Dwight ZIP codes, including Uplifted Care, Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care, Osf Hospice - Eastern Region.

How much does respite care cost in Dwight?

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 35% of the $4,491 monthly median income of Dwight 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 Dwight. 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 Dwight, IL