Respite Care in Momence, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Momence, IL: the local picture

648

residents 65 or older (20% of Momence)

59%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Kankakee County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Momence ZIP codes

Most older adults in Momence live with someone: 59% 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 259 Momence residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (39% in Kankakee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Momence ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Momence compared with Kankakee County and Illinois

Census figure	Momence	Kankakee County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,989	$51,634	—

Older residents in towns around Momence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bradley, IL	9.5 mi	2,318	40%
Manteno, IL	11 mi	2,304	43%
Bourbonnais, IL	11 mi	2,744	38%
Kankakee, IL	11 mi	3,433	48%
Beecher, IL	13 mi	742	43%
Peotone, IL	13 mi	709	29%

Hospices serving Momence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uplifted Care	Bourbonnais, IL	11 mi	(815) 939-4141
Heartland Hospice (Frankfort)	Frankfort, IL	25 mi	(815) 469-7100
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	26 mi	(815) 740-4104
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	29 mi	(708) 781-4400
Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc	Palos Hills, IL	38 mi	(708) 598-2509

Nursing homes near Momence (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Momence Meadows Nursing & Rehab	Momence, IL	0.6 mi	1 of 5	140	(815) 472-2423
Arc At Bradley	Bradley, IL	9.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(815) 933-1666
Arc At Kankakee	Kankakee, IL	11 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 939-4506
Citadel Care Center-Kankakee	Kankakee, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	107	(815) 933-1711

Straight-line miles from the center of Momence. 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 Momence

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 50% of the $3,166 monthly median income of Momence 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 Momence: common questions

Which hospices serve Momence?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Momence ZIP codes, including Uplifted Care, Heartland Hospice (Frankfort), Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care.

How much does respite care cost in Momence?

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 50% of the $3,166 monthly median income of Momence 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 Momence. 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 Momence

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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 Momence, IL