Respite Care in Morton, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Morton, IL: the local picture

3,833

residents 65 or older (23% of Morton)

71%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Tazewell County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Morton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Morton live with someone: 71% 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 1,074 Morton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Tazewell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Morton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Morton compared with Tazewell County and Illinois

Census figure	Morton	Tazewell County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.3%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,807	$58,382	—

Older residents in towns around Morton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Peoria, IL	5.7 mi	4,619	30%
Washington, IL	6.6 mi	2,595	25%
Creve Coeur, IL	7.3 mi	692	30%
Pekin, IL	8.9 mi	6,158	30%
Bartonville, IL	10 mi	1,096	30%
Peoria Heights, IL	11 mi	1,062	31%

Hospices serving Morton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elysian Hospice, Inc.	Morton, IL	0.3 mi	(309) 699-4715
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 683-7700
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	30 mi	(309) 435-7050
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	38 mi	(309) 543-1239
In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services	Princeton, IL	52 mi	(815) 993-5374

Nursing homes near Morton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apostolic Christian Restmor	Morton, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	62	(309) 284-1400
Arcadia Care Morton	Morton, IL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	106	(309) 266-9741
Fondulac Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	East Peoria, IL	5.8 mi	1 of 5	98	(309) 694-6446
Loft Rehab Of East Peoria, The	East Peoria, IL	6.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(309) 699-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Morton. 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 Morton

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 26% of the $6,151 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton: common questions

Which hospices serve Morton?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Morton ZIP codes, including Elysian Hospice, Inc., Osf Hospice, Serenity Point Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Morton?

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 26% of the $6,151 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton. 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 Morton

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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 Morton, IL