Respite Care in Forest Park, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Forest Park, IL: the local picture

2,651

residents 65 or older (19% of Forest Park)

51%

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

32%

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

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Forest Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Forest Park live with someone: 51% 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 807 Forest Park 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 24 hospices serving Forest Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Forest Park compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Forest Park	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,250	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Riverside, IL	1.6 mi	1,717	26%
Maywood, IL	1.7 mi	2,857	33%
River Forest, IL	1.8 mi	2,249	25%
Oak Park, IL	1.9 mi	9,454	29%
Berwyn, IL	2.1 mi	7,625	24%
Broadview, IL	2.2 mi	1,611	41%

Hospices serving Forest Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc	Elmhurst, IL	6.7 mi	(630) 480-6887
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	7.5 mi	(630) 856-6990
Gentiva I	Oak Brook, IL	7.9 mi	(708) 409-3040
Loyola Medicine Hospice	Oak Brook, IL	7.9 mi	(630) 861-5165
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	8.4 mi	(630) 581-5492

Nursing homes near Forest Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aperion Care Forest Park	Forest Park, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	232	(708) 488-9850
Oak Park Oasis	Oak Park, IL	1.7 mi	1 of 5	204	(708) 848-5966
Austin Oasis, The	Chicago, IL	2.1 mi	1 of 5	216	(773) 287-5959
Complete Care At The Boulevard	Chicago, IL	2.4 mi	1 of 5	156	(773) 261-7074

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Park. 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 Forest Park

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 36% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Forest Park 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 Forest Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Forest Park?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Forest Park ZIP codes, including Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc, Adventist St Thomas Hospice, Gentiva I.

How much does respite care cost in Forest Park?

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 36% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Forest Park 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 Forest Park. 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 Forest Park, IL