Respite Care in Lemont, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lemont, IL: the local picture

3,715

residents 65 or older (21% of Lemont)

72%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lemont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lemont live with someone: 72% 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 767 Lemont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (26% in DuPage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lemont compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Lemont	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,847	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Lemont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Homer Glen, IL	4.6 mi	4,814	22%
Darien, IL	5.4 mi	5,324	25%
Woodridge, IL	5.7 mi	4,661	29%
Lockport, IL	5.8 mi	3,375	27%
Bolingbrook, IL	6.4 mi	9,405	29%
Burr Ridge, IL	6.5 mi	4,026	23%

Hospices serving Lemont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Palos Community Hospital Hospice	Lemont, IL	2.8 mi	(630) 257-1111
Providence Hospice	Homer Glen, IL	4.6 mi	(800) 509-2800
Angels Grace Hospice	Bolingbrook, IL	5.7 mi	(630) 633-6370
Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC	Willowbrook, IL	6.0 mi	(708) 397-8871
Apex Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Westmont, IL	7.3 mi	(630) 601-1280

Nursing homes near Lemont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lemont Nursing & Rehab Center	Lemont, IL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	173	(630) 243-0400
Franciscan Village	Lemont, IL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	127	(630) 243-3500
Aliya Of Palos Park	Palos Park, IL	3.7 mi	1 of 5	129	(630) 257-2291
Victorian Village Hlth & Well	Homer Glen, IL	4.1 mi	5 of 5	50	(708) 590-5050

Straight-line miles from the center of Lemont. 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 Lemont

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 $5,654 monthly median income of Lemont 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 Lemont: common questions

Which hospices serve Lemont?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Lemont ZIP codes, including Palos Community Hospital Hospice, Providence Hospice, Angels Grace Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lemont?

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 $5,654 monthly median income of Lemont 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 Lemont. 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 Lemont, IL