Respite Care in East Dundee, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Dundee, IL: the local picture

845

residents 65 or older (27% of East Dundee)

59%

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

32%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Dundee ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Dundee live with someone: 59% 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 274 East Dundee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving East Dundee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Dundee compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	East Dundee	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,196	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around East Dundee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Carpentersville, IL	2.9 mi	3,602	33%
Sleepy Hollow, IL	3.4 mi	707	23%
Barrington Hills, IL	3.7 mi	664	13%
West Dundee, IL	4.4 mi	983	20%
South Barrington, IL	4.7 mi	1,327	24%
Elgin, IL	5.7 mi	15,534	30%

Hospices serving East Dundee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	7.2 mi	(847) 381-5599
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	8.6 mi	(847) 685-9900
Hope Hospice, Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	12 mi	(847) 803-0400
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	12 mi	(847) 777-8888
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	13 mi	(847) 250-5036

Nursing homes near East Dundee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avondale Estates Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(847) 531-6004
Crescent Care Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	4.9 mi	4 of 5	88	(847) 742-3310
Aperion Care Fox River	Elgin, IL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	94	(847) 697-6636
Aperion Care Elgin	Elgin, IL	5.2 mi	3 of 5	101	(847) 742-8822

Straight-line miles from the center of East Dundee. 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 East Dundee

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 49% of the $3,266 monthly median income of East Dundee 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 East Dundee: common questions

Which hospices serve East Dundee?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for East Dundee ZIP codes, including Journeycare - Barrington, Alexian Brothers Hospice, Hope Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in East Dundee?

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 49% of the $3,266 monthly median income of East Dundee 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 East Dundee. 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 East Dundee, IL