Respite Care in Litchfield, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Litchfield, IL: the local picture

1,682

residents 65 or older (25% of Litchfield)

57%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Montgomery County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Litchfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Litchfield live with someone: 57% 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 631 Litchfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Litchfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Litchfield compared with Montgomery County and Illinois

Census figure	Litchfield	Montgomery County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,508	$45,548	—

Older residents in towns around Litchfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gillespie, IL	8.9 mi	596	39%
Hillsboro, IL	10 mi	862	33%
Staunton, IL	13 mi	1,045	44%
Carlinville, IL	13 mi	1,334	47%
Holiday Shores, IL	23 mi	498	33%
Virden, IL	23 mi	528	26%

Hospices serving Litchfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice	Alton, IL	32 mi	(618) 463-5683
Quad County Hospice	Pana, IL	34 mi	(217) 562-2131
Elara Caring Vii	Springfield, IL	41 mi	(217) 210-8457
Moments Hospice Of Springfield LLC	Springfield, IL	41 mi	(877) 666-3687
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Fairview Heights, IL	44 mi	(618) 622-9073

Nursing homes near Litchfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Litchfield Health & Rehab Center	Litchfield, IL	1.2 mi	4 of 5	92	(217) 324-2153
Avenues At Litchfield	Litchfield, IL	1.2 mi	4 of 5	65	(217) 324-3842
Gillespie Health & Rehab Ctr	Gillespie, IL	9.3 mi	4 of 5	100	(217) 839-2171
Hillsboro Rehab & Hcc	Hillsboro, IL	10 mi	1 of 5	121	(217) 532-6191

Straight-line miles from the center of Litchfield. 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 Litchfield

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 47% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Litchfield 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 Litchfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Litchfield?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Litchfield ZIP codes, including Osf Saint Anthony's Hospice, Quad County Hospice, Elara Caring Vii.

How much does respite care cost in Litchfield?

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 47% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Litchfield 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 Litchfield. 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 Litchfield, IL