Respite Care in Edwardsville, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Edwardsville, IL: the local picture

3,310

residents 65 or older (13% of Edwardsville)

59%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Edwardsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Edwardsville 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 820 Edwardsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (35% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Edwardsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Edwardsville compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Edwardsville	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.0%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,785	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around Edwardsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glen Carbon, IL	2.3 mi	2,898	35%
Maryville, IL	4.5 mi	2,173	33%
Pontoon Beach, IL	6.2 mi	794	35%
Troy, IL	6.8 mi	1,626	32%
Wood River, IL	6.9 mi	1,691	46%
Collinsville, IL	8.0 mi	4,375	31%

Hospices serving Edwardsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bjc Hospice	Glen Carbon, IL	2.3 mi	(618) 463-7100
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis	Collinsville, IL	7.4 mi	(618) 346-1111
Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice	Alton, IL	12 mi	(618) 463-5683
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	14 mi	(618) 622-9073
Heartland Hospice (Fairview Heights)	Fairview Heights, IL	14 mi	(618) 632-0304

Nursing homes near Edwardsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Bella Of Edwardsville	Edwardsville, IL	0.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(618) 659-0605
Evercare At University	Edwardsville, IL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	118	(618) 656-1081
Meridian Village Care Center	Glen Carbon, IL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	70	(618) 288-3700
Eden Village Care Center	Glen Carbon, IL	2.6 mi	5 of 5	107	(618) 288-5014

Straight-line miles from the center of Edwardsville. 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 Edwardsville

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 28% of the $5,649 monthly median income of Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Edwardsville?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Edwardsville ZIP codes, including Bjc Hospice, Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis, Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Edwardsville?

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 28% of the $5,649 monthly median income of Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville. 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 Edwardsville, IL