Respite Care in Effingham, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Effingham, IL: the local picture

2,602

residents 65 or older (21% of Effingham)

60%

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

47%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Effingham ZIP codes

Most older adults in Effingham live with someone: 60% 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 1,114 Effingham residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (37% in Effingham County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Effingham compared with Effingham County and Illinois

Census figure	Effingham	Effingham County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.6%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,155	$57,511	—

Older residents in towns around Effingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newton, IL	23 mi	628	47%
Shelbyville, IL	24 mi	971	38%
Mattoon, IL	27 mi	3,203	41%
Vandalia, IL	32 mi	1,067	41%
Flora, IL	32 mi	997	56%
Charleston, IL	32 mi	2,604	50%

Hospices serving Effingham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hshs Hospice Illinois	Effingham, IL	0.6 mi	(217) 347-1777
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	32 mi	(800) 454-4055
Haven Hospice IL, LLC	Chrisman, IL	67 mi	(217) 728-3200
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	71 mi	(800) 239-3620
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	71 mi	(217) 212-9121

Nursing homes near Effingham (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center	Effingham, IL	0.5 mi	4 of 5	154	(217) 342-2171
Effingham Healthcare & Senior Living	Effingham, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	62	(217) 347-7781
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center	Effingham, IL	1.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(217) 347-7121
Lutheran Care Center	Altamont, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	96	(618) 483-6136

Straight-line miles from the center of Effingham. 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 Effingham

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 44% of the $3,596 monthly median income of Effingham 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 Effingham: common questions

Which hospices serve Effingham?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Effingham ZIP codes, including Hshs Hospice Illinois, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice, Haven Hospice IL, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Effingham?

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 44% of the $3,596 monthly median income of Effingham 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 Effingham. 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.

More near Effingham

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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 Effingham, IL