Respite Care in LaSalle, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in LaSalle, IL: the local picture

1,797

residents 65 or older (19% of LaSalle)

63%

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

35%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve LaSalle ZIP codes

Most older adults in LaSalle 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 557 LaSalle residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in LaSalle County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving LaSalle ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

LaSalle compared with LaSalle County and Illinois

Census figure	LaSalle	LaSalle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.6%	10%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,024	$52,903	—

Older residents in towns around LaSalle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Peru, IL	2.7 mi	2,340	46%
Oglesby, IL	3.2 mi	669	30%
Spring Valley, IL	4.5 mi	1,273	30%
Ottawa, IL	14 mi	3,024	37%
Mendota, IL	15 mi	1,277	32%
Princeton, IL	19 mi	2,049	31%

Hospices serving LaSalle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	1.5 mi	(815) 220-0021
In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services	Princeton, IL	17 mi	(815) 993-5374
Compassus-Chicago	Dekalb, IL	43 mi	(815) 220-1390
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	61 mi	(815) 740-4104
Osf Hospice	Loves Park, IL	69 mi	(815) 433-6090

Nursing homes near LaSalle (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allure Of Peru	Peru, IL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	127	(815) 223-4901
Manor Court Of Peru	Peru, IL	1.6 mi	4 of 5	130	(815) 220-1400
Goldwater Care Spring Valley	Spring Valley, IL	5.2 mi	4 of 5	98	(815) 664-4708
La Salle County Nursing Home	Ottawa, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	79	(815) 433-0476

Straight-line miles from the center of LaSalle. 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 LaSalle

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 43% of the $3,669 monthly median income of LaSalle 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 LaSalle: common questions

Which hospices serve LaSalle?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for LaSalle ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services, Compassus-Chicago.

How much does respite care cost in LaSalle?

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 43% of the $3,669 monthly median income of LaSalle 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 LaSalle. 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 LaSalle, IL