Respite Care in Lakemoor, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lakemoor, IL: the local picture

630

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Lakemoor)

63%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in McHenry County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lakemoor ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lakemoor live with someone: 63% 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 167 Lakemoor residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (28% in McHenry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Lakemoor ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lakemoor compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Lakemoor	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	6.0%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,191	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Lakemoor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Volo, IL	2.3 mi	795	20%
Johnsburg, IL	3.8 mi	1,496	31%
Island Lake, IL	4.2 mi	1,111	25%
Pistakee Highlands, IL	4.5 mi	458	23%
Long Lake, IL	4.5 mi	298	28%
McHenry, IL	4.5 mi	5,406	32%

Hospices serving Lakemoor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	13 mi	(847) 381-5599
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	13 mi	(847) 672-9225
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	14 mi	(847) 549-0588
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	16 mi	(847) 777-8888
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	17 mi	(847) 272-7338

Nursing homes near Lakemoor (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	4.3 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	4.4 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The	Crystal Lake, IL	6.4 mi	5 of 5	97	(815) 477-6569
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	6.4 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakemoor. 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 Lakemoor

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 28% of the $5,766 monthly median income of Lakemoor 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 Lakemoor: common questions

Which hospices serve Lakemoor?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Lakemoor ZIP codes, including Journeycare - Barrington, Star Hospice, Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lakemoor?

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 28% of the $5,766 monthly median income of Lakemoor 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 Lakemoor. 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 Lakemoor

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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 Lakemoor, IL