Respite Care in Flora, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Flora, IL: the local picture

997

residents 65 or older (22% of Flora)

47%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Clay County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Flora ZIP codes

Most older adults in Flora live with someone: 47% 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 503 Flora residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (43% in Clay County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Flora compared with Clay County and Illinois

Census figure	Flora	Clay County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	43%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	40%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.7%	3.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	4.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,293	$42,809	—

Older residents in towns around Flora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairfield, IL	20 mi	1,156	47%
Olney, IL	21 mi	1,853	36%
Salem, IL	26 mi	1,498	43%
Newton, IL	28 mi	628	47%
Effingham, IL	32 mi	2,602	47%
Mount Vernon, IL	34 mi	2,757	39%

Hospices serving Flora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Clay County Health Department	Flora, IL	1.0 mi	(618) 662-4406
Hshs Hospice Illinois	Effingham, IL	32 mi	(217) 347-1777
Ssm Hospice Of Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	34 mi	(618) 899-1651
Good Samaritan Hospice	Lawrenceville, IL	43 mi	(800) 604-9203
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	70 mi	(800) 358-8227

Nursing homes near Flora (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Axiom Gardens Of Flora	Flora, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	97	(618) 662-8361
Axiom Healthcare Of Flora	Flora, IL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(618) 662-8381
Cisne Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Cisne, IL	10 mi	2 of 5	35	(618) 673-2177
Fairfield Senior Living & Rehabilitation LLC	Fairfield, IL	20 mi	1 of 5	104	(618) 842-3036

Straight-line miles from the center of Flora. 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 Flora

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 65% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Flora 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 Flora: common questions

Which hospices serve Flora?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Flora ZIP codes, including Clay County Health Department, Hshs Hospice Illinois, Ssm Hospice Of Illinois.

How much does respite care cost in Flora?

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 65% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Flora 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 Flora. 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 Flora, IL