Respite Care in Havana, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Havana, IL: the local picture

712

residents 65 or older (24% of Havana)

50%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mason County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Havana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Havana live with someone: 50% 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 272 Havana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (33% in Mason County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Havana compared with Mason County and Illinois

Census figure	Havana	Mason County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	7.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	19%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$49,871	—

Older residents in towns around Havana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Canton, IL	19 mi	2,967	31%
Beardstown, IL	28 mi	762	45%
Bushnell, IL	29 mi	655	29%
Rushville, IL	29 mi	618	26%
Pekin, IL	30 mi	6,158	30%
Bartonville, IL	32 mi	1,096	30%

Hospices serving Havana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	0.4 mi	(309) 543-1239
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	18 mi	(309) 435-7050
Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice	Virginia, IL	25 mi	(217) 452-3057
Mdh Hospice,The	Macomb, IL	35 mi	(309) 836-1543
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	39 mi	(309) 683-7700

Nursing homes near Havana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arcadia Care Havana	Havana, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	98	(309) 543-6121
Clayberg, The	Cuba, IL	15 mi	5 of 5	49	(309) 785-5012
Graham Hospital	Canton, IL	18 mi	3 of 5	35	(309) 647-5240
Sunset Rehabilitation And Health Care	Canton, IL	18 mi	1 of 5	115	(309) 647-4327

Straight-line miles from the center of Havana. 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 Havana

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 46% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Havana 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 Havana: common questions

Which hospices serve Havana?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Havana ZIP codes, including Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC, Serenity Point Hospice LLC, Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Havana?

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 46% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Havana 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 Havana. 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 Havana

More senior care near Havana

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Other care in Havana

More for Havana 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 Havana, IL