Respite Care in Macomb, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Macomb, IL: the local picture

2,363

residents 65 or older (16% of Macomb)

51%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in McDonough County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Macomb ZIP codes

Most older adults in Macomb live with someone: 51% 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 704 Macomb residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (30% in McDonough County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Macomb ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Macomb compared with McDonough County and Illinois

Census figure	Macomb	McDonough County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.1%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,060	$48,880	—

Older residents in towns around Macomb

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bushnell, IL	11 mi	655	29%
Rushville, IL	25 mi	618	26%
Abingdon, IL	27 mi	663	18%
Monmouth, IL	31 mi	1,361	36%
Burlington, IA	33 mi	5,107	35%
Beardstown, IL	34 mi	762	45%

Hospices serving Macomb

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mdh Hospice,The	Macomb, IL	0.6 mi	(309) 836-1543
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	35 mi	(309) 435-7050
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	37 mi	(309) 342-3007
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois	Galesburg, IL	37 mi	(309) 760-0466
Blessing Hospice	Quincy, IL	48 mi	(217) 228-5521

Nursing homes near Macomb (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Countryside Care Center	Macomb, IL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	62	(309) 837-2386
Macomb Post Acute Care Center	Macomb, IL	1.9 mi	2 of 5	80	(309) 833-5555
Elms, The	Macomb, IL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	98	(309) 837-5482
Wesley Village	Macomb, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	73	(309) 833-2123

Straight-line miles from the center of Macomb. 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 Macomb

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 53% of the $3,005 monthly median income of Macomb 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 Macomb: common questions

Which hospices serve Macomb?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Macomb ZIP codes, including Mdh Hospice,The, Serenity Point Hospice LLC, Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois.

How much does respite care cost in Macomb?

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 53% of the $3,005 monthly median income of Macomb 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 Macomb. 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 Macomb

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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 Macomb, IL