Respite Care in Lincolnwood, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lincolnwood, IL: the local picture

3,658

residents 65 or older (28% of Lincolnwood)

79%

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

38%

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

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lincolnwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lincolnwood live with someone: 79% 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 1,335 Lincolnwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Lincolnwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lincolnwood compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Lincolnwood	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,050	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Lincolnwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Skokie, IL	2.1 mi	13,981	26%
Evanston, IL	3.5 mi	14,153	25%
Morton Grove, IL	3.8 mi	5,944	32%
Niles, IL	4.2 mi	8,578	41%
Harwood Heights, IL	4.6 mi	1,774	38%
Wilmette, IL	5.0 mi	5,980	29%

Hospices serving Lincolnwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nova Hospice Care LLC	Lincolnwood, IL	0.2 mi	(800) 520-1948
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	7.0 mi	(847) 446-0000
Elara Caring I	Des Plaines, IL	7.0 mi	(224) 244-7381
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	7.0 mi	(847) 759-9449
Entera Hospice, Inc	Rosemont, IL	7.0 mi	(847) 324-5550

Nursing homes near Lincolnwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr	Chicago, IL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	196	(773) 478-2000
Lincolnwood Place	Lincolnwood, IL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	40	(847) 673-7166
Alden North Shore Rehab & Hcc	Skokie, IL	1.2 mi	4 of 5	93	(847) 679-6100
Astoria Place Living & Rehab	Chicago, IL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	164	(773) 973-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincolnwood. 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 Lincolnwood

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 22% of the $7,338 monthly median income of Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Lincolnwood?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Lincolnwood ZIP codes, including Nova Hospice Care LLC, Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC, Elara Caring I.

How much does respite care cost in Lincolnwood?

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 22% of the $7,338 monthly median income of Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood. 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 Lincolnwood, IL