Respite Care in Manhattan, IL
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Respite Care in Manhattan, IL: the local picture
Most older adults in Manhattan live with someone: 89% 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 167 Manhattan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (28% in Will County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Manhattan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Manhattan compared with Will County and Illinois
| Census figure | Manhattan | Will County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 11% | 22% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.2% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 3.9% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $84,083 | $72,666 | — |
Older residents in towns around Manhattan
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lenox, IL | 6.2 mi | 3,244 | 23% |
| Ingalls Park, IL | 7.5 mi | 360 | 37% |
| Frankfort, IL | 8.3 mi | 3,453 | 21% |
| Ridgewood, IL | 8.5 mi | 137 | 19% |
| Mokena, IL | 9.3 mi | 3,788 | 23% |
| Rockdale, IL | 9.5 mi | 217 | 24% |
Hospices serving Manhattan
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care | Joliet, IL | 4.1 mi | (815) 740-4104 |
| Heartland Hospice (Frankfort) | Frankfort, IL | 10 mi | (815) 469-7100 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois | Tinley Park, IL | 13 mi | (708) 781-4400 |
| Uplifted Care | Bourbonnais, IL | 18 mi | (815) 939-4141 |
| Apex Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc | Westmont, IL | 24 mi | (630) 601-1280 |
Nursing homes near Manhattan (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Hill Nursing Home Of Will County | Joliet, IL | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 157 | (815) 727-8710 |
| Spring Creek | Joliet, IL | 9.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 168 | (815) 727-4794 |
| Joliet Living & Rehab Center | Joliet, IL | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (815) 729-3801 |
| Pearl Of Joliet, The | Joliet, IL | 11 mi | 1 of 5 | 214 | (815) 744-5560 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Manhattan. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Manhattan
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 23% of the $7,007 monthly median income of Manhattan 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Manhattan: common questions
Which hospices serve Manhattan?
Medicare lists 11 hospices for Manhattan ZIP codes, including Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care, Heartland Hospice (Frankfort), Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois.
How much does respite care cost in Manhattan?
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 23% of the $7,007 monthly median income of Manhattan 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 Manhattan. 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 senior care near Manhattan
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in New Lenox, IL
- Respite Care in Ingalls Park, IL
- Respite Care in Frankfort, IL
- Respite Care in Ridgewood, IL
- Respite Care in Mokena, IL
- Respite Care in Rockdale, IL
- Respite Care in Fairmont, IL
- Respite Care in Joliet, IL
- Respite Care in Peotone, IL
- Respite Care in Frankfort Square, IL
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- Respite Care in Monee, IL
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Other care in Manhattan
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.
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