Respite Care in Hazel Crest, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hazel Crest, IL: the local picture

2,784

residents 65 or older (20% of Hazel Crest)

70%

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

45%

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

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hazel Crest ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hazel Crest live with someone: 70% 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 1,219 Hazel Crest residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 34 hospices serving Hazel Crest ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hazel Crest compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hazel Crest	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,432	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hazel Crest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Homewood, IL	1.7 mi	3,598	32%
Markham, IL	1.8 mi	1,663	41%
Country Club Hills, IL	2.0 mi	2,509	34%
Flossmoor, IL	2.4 mi	1,874	28%
Harvey, IL	3.0 mi	3,250	47%
Olympia Fields, IL	3.6 mi	1,429	25%

Hospices serving Hazel Crest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	2.3 mi	(773) 941-4838
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	3.1 mi	(708) 331-0226
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	5.2 mi	(708) 705-5851
Willow Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Tinley Park, IL	6.0 mi	(708) 719-6533
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	7.5 mi	(708) 781-4400

Nursing homes near Hazel Crest (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Crest Health Care	Hazel Crest, IL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	199	(708) 335-2400
Elevate Care Country Club Hill	Country Club Hills, IL	2.5 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 798-2272
Heather Health Care Center	Harvey, IL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	173	(708) 333-9550
Aliya Of Homewood	Homewood, IL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	132	(708) 799-0244

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazel Crest. 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 Hazel Crest

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 33% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest: common questions

Which hospices serve Hazel Crest?

Medicare lists 34 hospices for Hazel Crest ZIP codes, including Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc, Ucm Home Care, Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hazel Crest?

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 33% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest. 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 Hazel Crest, IL