Respite Care in Elmhurst, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elmhurst, IL: the local picture

8,662

residents 65 or older (19% of Elmhurst)

74%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elmhurst ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elmhurst live with someone: 74% 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 2,016 Elmhurst residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (26% in DuPage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving Elmhurst ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elmhurst compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Elmhurst	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,264	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Elmhurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Berkeley, IL	1.7 mi	882	35%
Villa Park, IL	1.9 mi	3,291	37%
Northlake, IL	2.3 mi	2,371	42%
Hillside, IL	3.0 mi	1,413	37%
Stone Park, IL	3.3 mi	152	48%
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	3.3 mi	533	19%

Hospices serving Elmhurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc	Elmhurst, IL	0.3 mi	(630) 480-6887
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	2.1 mi	(630) 581-5492
Family Centered Hospice	Addison, IL	4.1 mi	(630) 317-3300
Amenity Health Care Inc	Addison, IL	4.1 mi	(630) 366-6424
St Croix Hospice Lombard	Lombard, IL	4.1 mi	(630) 748-3652

Nursing homes near Elmhurst (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avenora Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	108	(630) 516-5000
Park Place Christian Community	Elmhurst, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	37	(630) 936-4100
Grove Of Elmhurst, The	Elmhurst, IL	2.2 mi	1 of 5	180	(630) 530-5225
Bella Terra Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	2.4 mi	4 of 5	142	(630) 832-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst

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 23% of the $6,855 monthly median income of Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst: common questions

Which hospices serve Elmhurst?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for Elmhurst ZIP codes, including Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc, Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC, Family Centered Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Elmhurst?

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 23% of the $6,855 monthly median income of Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst, IL