Respite Care in Hometown, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hometown, IL: the local picture

667

residents 65 or older (16% of Hometown)

60%

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

27%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hometown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hometown live with someone: 60% 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 183 Hometown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Hometown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hometown compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hometown	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,875	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hometown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Lawn, IL	1.6 mi	10,633	27%
Evergreen Park, IL	1.7 mi	3,046	23%
Burbank, IL	2.1 mi	4,562	28%
Chicago Ridge, IL	3.1 mi	1,812	20%
Bridgeview, IL	3.9 mi	2,551	38%
Alsip, IL	4.2 mi	3,327	35%

Hospices serving Hometown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Oak Lawn, IL	1.6 mi	(708) 229-4663
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	5.7 mi	(708) 323-2501
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	9.3 mi	(708) 331-0226
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, LLC	Chicago, IL	9.3 mi	(312) 949-1188
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	11 mi	(630) 856-6990

Nursing homes near Hometown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Warren Barr Oak Lawn	Oak Lawn, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	122	(708) 423-7882
Thryve Of Burbank	Burbank, IL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	163	(708) 423-1200
Mercy Circle	Chicago, IL	1.5 mi	5 of 5	23	(773) 253-3600
Aliya On 87TH	Chicago, IL	1.8 mi	2 of 5	210	(773) 434-8787

Straight-line miles from the center of Hometown. 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 Hometown

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 60% of the $2,656 monthly median income of Hometown 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 Hometown: common questions

Which hospices serve Hometown?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Hometown ZIP codes, including Osf Hospice, St Croix Hospice Des Plaines, Ucm Home Care.

How much does respite care cost in Hometown?

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 60% of the $2,656 monthly median income of Hometown 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 Hometown. 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 Hometown

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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 Hometown, IL