Respite Care in Metropolis, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Metropolis, IL: the local picture

1,415

residents 65 or older (24% of Metropolis)

65%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Massac County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Metropolis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Metropolis live with someone: 65% 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 422 Metropolis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Massac County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Metropolis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Metropolis compared with Massac County and Illinois

Census figure	Metropolis	Massac County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	5.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,583	$55,364	—

Older residents in towns around Metropolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paducah, KY	5.9 mi	4,744	35%
Massac, KY	8.1 mi	658	31%
Hendron, KY	8.4 mi	1,456	40%
Farley, KY	9.9 mi	927	44%
Reidland, KY	13 mi	966	35%
Calvert City, KY	18 mi	474	45%

Hospices serving Metropolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Health Hospice Metropolis	Metropolis, IL	2.7 mi	(270) 415-3636
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	42 mi	(800) 358-8227
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	118 mi	(618) 235-1703

Nursing homes near Metropolis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southgate Health Care Center	Metropolis, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	140	(618) 524-2683
Metropolis Rehab & Hcc	Metropolis, IL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	101	(618) 524-2634
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	5.3 mi	2 of 5	103	(270) 442-6168
Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	6.6 mi	4 of 5	228	(270) 443-6543

Straight-line miles from the center of Metropolis. 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 Metropolis

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 38% of the $4,132 monthly median income of Metropolis 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Metropolis: common questions

Which hospices serve Metropolis?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Metropolis ZIP codes, including Mercy Health Hospice Metropolis, Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Metropolis?

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 38% of the $4,132 monthly median income of Metropolis 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 Metropolis. 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 Metropolis

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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 Metropolis, IL