Respite Care in Lombard, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lombard, IL: the local picture

7,465

residents 65 or older (17% of Lombard)

72%

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

28%

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

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lombard ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lombard 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 2,002 Lombard residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (26% in DuPage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving Lombard ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lombard compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Lombard	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,974	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Lombard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Villa Park, IL	2.1 mi	3,291	37%
Glen Ellyn, IL	2.5 mi	5,338	27%
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	2.8 mi	533	19%
Addison, IL	3.9 mi	5,980	27%
Elmhurst, IL	4.0 mi	8,662	24%
Oak Brook, IL	4.1 mi	2,746	30%

Hospices serving Lombard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Lombard	Lombard, IL	0.1 mi	(630) 748-3652
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Lombard, IL	0.1 mi	(630) 495-8484
Serenity One Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Lombard, IL	0.1 mi	(630) 953-2019
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	2.0 mi	(630) 581-5492
Anodyne Palliative Services, LLC	Glen Ellyn, IL	2.6 mi	(630) 463-9032

Nursing homes near Lombard (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bella Terra Lombard	Lombard, IL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	224	(630) 495-4000
Beacon Hill	Lombard, IL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	45	(630) 620-5850
Alta Rehab At Oak Brook	Oak Brook, IL	2.8 mi	2 of 5	156	(630) 495-0220
Bella Terra Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	3.3 mi	4 of 5	142	(630) 832-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Lombard. 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 Lombard

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 26% of the $6,081 monthly median income of Lombard 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 Lombard: common questions

Which hospices serve Lombard?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for Lombard ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Lombard, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Serenity One Hospice And Palliative Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lombard?

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 26% of the $6,081 monthly median income of Lombard 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 Lombard. 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 Lombard

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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 Lombard, IL