Respite Care in Freeburg, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Freeburg, IL: the local picture

934

residents 65 or older (20% of Freeburg)

77%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in St. Clair County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Freeburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Freeburg live with someone: 77% 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 269 Freeburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (33% in St. Clair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Freeburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Freeburg compared with St. Clair County and Illinois

Census figure	Freeburg	St. Clair County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,355	$54,949	—

Older residents in towns around Freeburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Smithton, IL	4.3 mi	984	18%
Belleville, IL	6.6 mi	6,768	31%
Shiloh, IL	7.6 mi	2,294	36%
Scott AFB, IL	8.0 mi	33	48%
Mascoutah, IL	8.3 mi	1,223	35%
Swansea, IL	8.7 mi	2,699	33%

Hospices serving Freeburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	6.3 mi	(618) 235-1703
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area	Belleville, IL	8.1 mi	(618) 277-1800
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Southern Illinois, Inc.	O'fallon, IL	9.2 mi	(618) 607-8110
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	12 mi	(618) 622-9073
Heartland Hospice (Fairview Heights)	Fairview Heights, IL	12 mi	(618) 632-0304

Nursing homes near Freeburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Bella Of Freeburg	Freeburg, IL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	118	(618) 539-5856
Helia Southbelt Healthcare	Belleville, IL	5.8 mi	1 of 5	156	(618) 277-7700
La Bella Of Mascoutah	Mascoutah, IL	6.6 mi	1 of 5	76	(618) 566-8000
Nexus At Mascoutah	Mascoutah, IL	7.0 mi	1 of 5	55	(618) 566-2183

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeburg. 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 Freeburg

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 24% of the $6,530 monthly median income of Freeburg 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 Freeburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Freeburg?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Freeburg ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc, Family Hospice Of Belleville Area, Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Southern Illinois, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Freeburg?

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 24% of the $6,530 monthly median income of Freeburg 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 Freeburg. 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 Freeburg, IL