Respite Care in Genoa, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Genoa, IL: the local picture

769

residents 65 or older (14% of Genoa)

82%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in DeKalb County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Genoa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Genoa live with someone: 82% 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 120 Genoa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (28% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Genoa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Genoa compared with DeKalb County and Illinois

Census figure	Genoa	DeKalb County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,492	$64,446	—

Older residents in towns around Genoa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sycamore, IL	6.6 mi	2,459	20%
Hampshire, IL	9.9 mi	865	52%
Cortland, IL	11 mi	360	35%
DeKalb, IL	12 mi	4,472	32%
Marengo, IL	12 mi	1,209	50%
Pingree Grove, IL	13 mi	1,700	26%

Hospices serving Genoa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Chicago	Dekalb, IL	14 mi	(815) 220-1390
Northern Illinois Hospice	Rockford, IL	20 mi	(815) 398-0500
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	20 mi	(815) 397-3691
St Croix Hospice	Rockford, IL	22 mi	(815) 316-2700
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois	Rochelle, IL	22 mi	(815) 561-8866

Nursing homes near Genoa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethany Rehab & Hcc	Dekalb, IL	8.7 mi	1 of 5	90	(815) 756-5526
Oak Crest	Dekalb, IL	8.9 mi	4 of 5	17	(815) 756-8461
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing	Dekalb, IL	10 mi	4 of 5	190	(815) 758-2477
Florence Nursing Home	Marengo, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	56	(815) 568-8322

Straight-line miles from the center of Genoa. 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 Genoa

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 38% of the $4,124 monthly median income of Genoa 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 Genoa: common questions

Which hospices serve Genoa?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Genoa ZIP codes, including Compassus-Chicago, Northern Illinois Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Rockford).

How much does respite care cost in Genoa?

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 38% of the $4,124 monthly median income of Genoa 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 Genoa. 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.

More near Genoa

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Other care in Genoa

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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 Genoa, IL