Respite Care in Metamora, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Metamora, IL: the local picture

571

residents 65 or older (14% of Metamora)

57%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Woodford County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Metamora ZIP codes

Most older adults in Metamora 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 170 Metamora residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (27% in Woodford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Metamora ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Metamora compared with Woodford County and Illinois

Census figure	Metamora	Woodford County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	7.0%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,700	$63,168	—

Older residents in towns around Metamora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Germantown Hills, IL	5.3 mi	362	0.0%
Washington, IL	7.0 mi	2,595	25%
Eureka, IL	7.4 mi	1,222	40%
Chillicothe, IL	11 mi	1,548	45%
Peoria Heights, IL	11 mi	1,062	31%
East Peoria, IL	12 mi	4,619	30%

Hospices serving Metamora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	15 mi	(309) 683-7700
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	39 mi	(815) 220-0021
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	53 mi	(309) 342-3007
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	73 mi	(800) 239-3620
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	98 mi	(630) 682-3871

Nursing homes near Metamora (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Snyder Village	Metamora, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	84	(309) 367-4300
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka	Eureka, IL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(309) 467-2311
Washington Senior Living	Washington, IL	6.6 mi	1 of 5	122	(309) 444-3161
Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing	Eureka, IL	6.7 mi	1 of 5	92	(309) 467-2337

Straight-line miles from the center of Metamora. 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 Metamora

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 30% of the $5,308 monthly median income of Metamora 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 Metamora: common questions

Which hospices serve Metamora?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Metamora ZIP codes, including Osf Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois.

How much does respite care cost in Metamora?

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 30% of the $5,308 monthly median income of Metamora 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 Metamora. 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 Metamora, IL