Respite Care in Galesburg, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Galesburg, IL: the local picture

6,364

residents 65 or older (22% of Galesburg)

53%

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

38%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Galesburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Galesburg live with someone: 53% 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 2,327 Galesburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (32% in Knox County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Galesburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Galesburg compared with Knox County and Illinois

Census figure	Galesburg	Knox County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	41%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,574	$43,750	—

Older residents in towns around Galesburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Knoxville, IL	5.6 mi	691	27%
Abingdon, IL	10 mi	663	18%
Monmouth, IL	14 mi	1,361	36%
Aledo, IL	26 mi	786	34%
Bushnell, IL	28 mi	655	29%
Kewanee, IL	31 mi	2,875	38%

Hospices serving Galesburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	0.4 mi	(309) 342-3007
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois	Galesburg, IL	0.4 mi	(309) 760-0466
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	33 mi	(309) 435-7050
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	40 mi	(309) 683-7700
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	42 mi	(563) 421-5100

Nursing homes near Galesburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allure Of Knox County	Galesburg, IL	0.6 mi	1 of 5	84	(309) 343-2166
Allure Of Galesburg	Galesburg, IL	0.9 mi	1 of 5	108	(309) 342-2103
Allure Of Lake Storey	Galesburg, IL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	180	(309) 344-5400
Marigold Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Galesburg, IL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	172	(309) 344-1151

Straight-line miles from the center of Galesburg. 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 Galesburg

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 49% of the $3,215 monthly median income of Galesburg 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 Galesburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Galesburg?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Galesburg ZIP codes, including Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois, Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois, Serenity Point Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Galesburg?

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 49% of the $3,215 monthly median income of Galesburg 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 Galesburg. 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 Galesburg, IL