Respite Care in Fulton, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fulton, IL: the local picture

826

residents 65 or older (22% of Fulton)

69%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Whiteside County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fulton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fulton live with someone: 69% 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 219 Fulton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (34% in Whiteside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Fulton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fulton compared with Whiteside County and Illinois

Census figure	Fulton	Whiteside County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	5.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,550	$51,622	—

Older residents in towns around Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, IA	4.6 mi	5,189	29%
Camanche, IA	7.9 mi	889	29%
Morrison, IL	11 mi	813	36%
Savanna, IL	16 mi	680	45%
DeWitt, IA	20 mi	894	29%
Le Claire, IA	22 mi	694	21%

Hospices serving Fulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rock River Hospice And Home	Sterling, IL	24 mi	(815) 288-3673
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	28 mi	(563) 421-5100
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	31 mi	(563) 391-6933
Serenity Hospice And Home	Oregon, IL	43 mi	(815) 732-2499
In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services	Princeton, IL	51 mi	(815) 993-5374

Nursing homes near Fulton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation	Clinton, IA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	75	(563) 243-6600
The Alverno Health Care Facility	Clinton, IA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	112	(563) 242-1521
La Bella Of Morrison	Morrison, IL	11 mi	1 of 5	74	(815) 772-7288
Resthave Home-Whiteside County	Morrison, IL	11 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 772-4021

Straight-line miles from the center of Fulton. 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 Fulton

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 47% of the $3,379 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton: common questions

Which hospices serve Fulton?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Fulton ZIP codes, including Rock River Hospice And Home, Mercyone Genesis, Beacon Of Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fulton?

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 47% of the $3,379 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton. 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 Fulton, IL