Respite Care in Hoffman Estates, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hoffman Estates, IL: the local picture

8,150

residents 65 or older (16% of Hoffman Estates)

84%

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

22%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hoffman Estates ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hoffman Estates live with someone: 84% 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 1,747 Hoffman Estates residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Hoffman Estates ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hoffman Estates compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hoffman Estates	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,156	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hoffman Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Barrington, IL	1.8 mi	1,327	24%
Streamwood, IL	3.5 mi	5,833	30%
Schaumburg, IL	4.0 mi	13,109	30%
Inverness, IL	4.2 mi	2,318	18%
Hanover Park, IL	5.7 mi	4,423	33%
East Dundee, IL	5.8 mi	845	32%

Hospices serving Hoffman Estates

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Hoffman Estates, IL	2.2 mi	(847) 610-3188
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	4.5 mi	(847) 685-9900
Hope Hospice, Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	6.5 mi	(847) 803-0400
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	6.7 mi	(847) 381-5599
Kindred Hospice	Arlington Heights, IL	8.2 mi	(847) 439-0348

Nursing homes near Hoffman Estates (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & Hcc	Hoffman Estates, IL	0.9 mi	5 of 5	217	(847) 884-0011
Inverness Rehab	Inverness, IL	3.7 mi	2 of 5	142	(847) 776-4700
Encore Village	Schaumburg, IL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	169	(847) 884-5000
Bella Terra Streamwood	Streamwood, IL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	214	(630) 837-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoffman Estates. 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 Hoffman Estates

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 21% of the $7,513 monthly median income of Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates: common questions

Which hospices serve Hoffman Estates?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Hoffman Estates ZIP codes, including Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Alexian Brothers Hospice, Hope Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hoffman Estates?

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 21% of the $7,513 monthly median income of Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates. 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 Hoffman Estates, IL