Respite Care in Morrison, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Morrison, IL: the local picture

813

residents 65 or older (22% of Morrison)

70%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Whiteside County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Morrison ZIP codes

Most older adults in Morrison live with someone: 70% 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 267 Morrison residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Whiteside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Morrison ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Morrison compared with Whiteside County and Illinois

Census figure	Morrison	Whiteside County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	8.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	5.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,318	$51,622	—

Older residents in towns around Morrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fulton, IL	11 mi	826	27%
Sterling, IL	14 mi	3,219	36%
Rock Falls, IL	14 mi	1,675	44%
Clinton, IA	15 mi	5,189	29%
Camanche, IA	16 mi	889	29%
Savanna, IL	22 mi	680	45%

Hospices serving Morrison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rock River Hospice And Home	Sterling, IL	13 mi	(815) 288-3673
Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice, Inc	Sterling, IL	13 mi	(815) 626-3467
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	33 mi	(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	34 mi	(563) 359-3540
Serenity Hospice And Home	Oregon, IL	35 mi	(815) 732-2499

Nursing homes near Morrison (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resthave Home-Whiteside County	Morrison, IL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 772-4021
La Bella Of Morrison	Morrison, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	74	(815) 772-7288
Allure Of Prophetstown	Prophetstown, IL	9.0 mi	3 of 5	70	(815) 537-5175
Winning Wheels	Prophetstown, IL	9.7 mi	1 of 5	88	(815) 537-5168

Straight-line miles from the center of Morrison. 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 Morrison

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 32% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Morrison 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 Morrison: common questions

Which hospices serve Morrison?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Morrison ZIP codes, including Rock River Hospice And Home, Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice, Inc, Mercyone Genesis.

How much does respite care cost in Morrison?

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 32% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Morrison 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 Morrison. 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 Morrison

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Other care in Morrison

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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 Morrison, IL