Respite Care in Gilberts, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gilberts, IL: the local picture

932

residents 65 or older (11% of Gilberts)

76%

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

33%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gilberts ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gilberts live with someone: 76% 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 308 Gilberts residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (28% in Kane County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Gilberts ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gilberts compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Gilberts	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	7.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	4.7%	11%

Older residents in towns around Gilberts

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Dundee, IL	2.0 mi	983	20%
Sleepy Hollow, IL	3.3 mi	707	23%
Pingree Grove, IL	3.5 mi	1,700	26%
Carpentersville, IL	4.1 mi	3,602	33%
Algonquin, IL	4.3 mi	4,502	32%
Huntley, IL	4.8 mi	9,536	28%

Hospices serving Gilberts

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	11 mi	(847) 250-5036
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	13 mi	(847) 381-5599
Kindred Hospice	Arlington Heights, IL	20 mi	(847) 439-0348
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	21 mi	(847) 515-1505
Family Centered Hospice	Addison, IL	22 mi	(630) 317-3300

Nursing homes near Gilberts (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avondale Estates Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(847) 531-6004
Highland Oaks	Elgin, IL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	24	(847) 741-4543
Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley	Huntley, IL	4.3 mi	2 of 5	170	(847) 961-7500
Pearl Of Elgin, The	Elgin, IL	4.5 mi	4 of 5	139	(847) 888-9585

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilberts. 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 Gilberts

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. 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 Gilberts: common questions

Which hospices serve Gilberts?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Gilberts ZIP codes, including Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc, Journeycare - Barrington, Kindred Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Gilberts?

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. 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 Gilberts. 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 Gilberts, IL