Respite Care in Harvey, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Harvey, IL: the local picture

3,250

residents 65 or older (16% of Harvey)

64%

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

47%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Harvey ZIP codes

Most older adults in Harvey live with someone: 64% 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 1,487 Harvey residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Harvey ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Harvey compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Harvey	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	24%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,459	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Harvey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dixmoor, IL	1.9 mi	427	44%
Markham, IL	2.1 mi	1,663	41%
Posen, IL	2.3 mi	407	36%
Riverdale, IL	2.6 mi	1,164	41%
South Holland, IL	2.6 mi	3,495	36%
Hazel Crest, IL	3.0 mi	2,784	45%

Hospices serving Harvey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	0.2 mi	(708) 331-0226
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	3.1 mi	(708) 705-5851
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	4.9 mi	(773) 941-4838
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	8.2 mi	(708) 323-2501
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	9.9 mi	(708) 781-4400

Nursing homes near Harvey (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heather Health Care Center	Harvey, IL	0.5 mi	2 of 5	173	(708) 333-9550
Prairie Oasis	South Holland, IL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	135	(708) 339-0600
Elevate Care South Holland	South Holland, IL	2.2 mi	1 of 5	171	(708) 596-5500
Aperion Care Midlothian	Midlothian, IL	2.8 mi	1 of 5	91	(708) 389-3141

Straight-line miles from the center of Harvey. 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 Harvey

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 48% of the $3,288 monthly median income of Harvey 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 Harvey: common questions

Which hospices serve Harvey?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Harvey ZIP codes, including Ucm Home Care, Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC, Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Harvey?

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 48% of the $3,288 monthly median income of Harvey 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 Harvey. 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 Harvey

More senior care near Harvey

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Harvey

More for Harvey families

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 Harvey, IL