Respite Care in Le Roy, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Le Roy, IL: the local picture

538

residents 65 or older (17% of Le Roy)

82%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in McLean County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Le Roy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Le Roy live with someone: 82% 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 204 Le Roy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (27% in McLean County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Le Roy compared with McLean County and Illinois

Census figure	Le Roy	McLean County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	8.6%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,726	$66,228	—

Older residents in towns around Le Roy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Heyworth, IL	12 mi	371	26%
Bloomington, IL	14 mi	11,562	28%
Clinton, IL	17 mi	1,291	34%
Normal, IL	17 mi	6,501	31%
Gibson City, IL	22 mi	735	21%
Mahomet, IL	22 mi	1,208	23%

Hospices serving Le Roy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	13 mi	(309) 451-5925
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	29 mi	(800) 239-3620
Gentiva	Springfield, IL	63 mi	(217) 525-6200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	71 mi	(815) 220-0021
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	109 mi	(630) 682-3871

Nursing homes near Le Roy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Haven Of Farmer City	Farmer City, IL	8.7 mi	1 of 5	56	(309) 928-2118
Westminster Village	Bloomington, IL	14 mi	3 of 5	48	(309) 663-6474
Luther Oaks	Bloomington, IL	15 mi	4 of 5	19	(309) 664-5940
Goldwater Care Bloomington	Bloomington, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	88	(309) 827-8004

Straight-line miles from the center of Le Roy. 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 Le Roy

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 31% of the $5,144 monthly median income of Le Roy 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 Le Roy: common questions

Which hospices serve Le Roy?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Le Roy ZIP codes, including Osf Hospice - Eastern Region, Carle Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Le Roy?

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 31% of the $5,144 monthly median income of Le Roy 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 Le Roy. 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 Le Roy, IL