Respite Care in Glencoe, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Glencoe, IL: the local picture

1,772

residents 65 or older (20% of Glencoe)

83%

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

19%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Glencoe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Glencoe live with someone: 83% 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 332 Glencoe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Glencoe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Glencoe compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Glencoe	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$155,919	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Glencoe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winnetka, IL	2.2 mi	1,982	16%
Northfield, IL	2.3 mi	1,446	25%
Northbrook, IL	3.7 mi	9,188	22%
Kenilworth, IL	4.0 mi	331	9.7%
Highland Park, IL	4.1 mi	7,400	18%
Wilmette, IL	4.3 mi	5,980	29%

Hospices serving Glencoe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	2.1 mi	(847) 446-0000
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	4.3 mi	(847) 983-0017
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	4.3 mi	(855) 902-5100
Accord Hospice	Deerfield, IL	5.5 mi	(847) 780-4594
Journeycare - Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	5.5 mi	(844) 656-8763

Nursing homes near Glencoe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elevate Care Northbrook	Northbrook, IL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	298	(847) 498-9320
Grove Of Northbrook,The	Northbrook, IL	2.1 mi	4 of 5	134	(847) 564-0505
Northbrook Health And Rehab	Northbrook, IL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	147	(847) 562-1770
Whitehall Of Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	4.2 mi	3 of 5	190	(847) 945-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Glencoe. 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 Glencoe

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 12% of the $12,993 monthly median income of Glencoe 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 Glencoe: common questions

Which hospices serve Glencoe?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Glencoe ZIP codes, including Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC, Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC, Residential Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Glencoe?

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 12% of the $12,993 monthly median income of Glencoe 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 Glencoe. 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 Glencoe

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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 Glencoe, IL