Respite Care in Lincoln, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lincoln, IL: the local picture

2,945

residents 65 or older (22% of Lincoln)

60%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Logan County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lincoln ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lincoln 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 921 Lincoln residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Logan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Lincoln ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lincoln compared with Logan County and Illinois

Census figure	Lincoln	Logan County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,563	$54,939	—

Older residents in towns around Lincoln

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, IL	22 mi	1,291	34%
Sherman, IL	22 mi	891	25%
Riverton, IL	23 mi	604	28%
Heyworth, IL	23 mi	371	26%
Forsyth, IL	27 mi	678	34%
Springfield, IL	29 mi	22,574	32%

Hospices serving Lincoln

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Springfield, IL	30 mi	(447) 442-1237
Hospice Care Of Illinois	Springfield, IL	30 mi	(217) 788-4663
Elara Caring Vii	Springfield, IL	31 mi	(217) 210-8457
Gentiva	Springfield, IL	31 mi	(217) 525-6200
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	32 mi	(309) 451-5925

Nursing homes near Lincoln (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care	Lincoln, IL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(217) 735-1507
Lincoln Village Healthcare	Lincoln, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	126	(217) 735-1538
H & J Vonderlieth Lvg Ctr, The	Mount Pulaski, IL	10 mi	5 of 5	90	(217) 792-3218
Mason City Area Nursing Home	Mason City, IL	17 mi	1 of 5	97	(217) 482-5022

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

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 37% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Lincoln 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 Lincoln: common questions

Which hospices serve Lincoln?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Lincoln ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Hospice Care Of Illinois, Elara Caring Vii.

How much does respite care cost in Lincoln?

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 37% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Lincoln 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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

More senior care near Lincoln

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lincoln

More for Lincoln families

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 Lincoln, IL