Respite Care in Mundelein, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mundelein, IL: the local picture

4,711

residents 65 or older (15% of Mundelein)

73%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mundelein ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mundelein live with someone: 73% 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 1,076 Mundelein residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (26% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Mundelein ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mundelein compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Mundelein	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,153	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Mundelein

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Libertyville, IL	2.7 mi	3,705	24%
Hawthorn Woods, IL	3.7 mi	1,106	10%
Vernon Hills, IL	3.9 mi	4,785	21%
Grayslake, IL	4.7 mi	2,950	28%
Hainesville, IL	5.2 mi	285	36%
Long Grove, IL	5.4 mi	1,718	16%

Hospices serving Mundelein

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	3.4 mi	(847) 549-0588
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	7.4 mi	(847) 672-9225
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	8.3 mi	(847) 272-7338
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	8.8 mi	(847) 777-8888
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	9.9 mi	(847) 381-5599

Nursing homes near Mundelein (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thrive Of Lake County	Mundelein, IL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	185	(847) 377-7200
Avantara Libertyville	Libertyville, IL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	150	(847) 816-3200
Avantara Lake Zurich	Lake Zurich, IL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	203	(847) 726-1200
Serenity Estates Of Lincolnshire	Lincolnshire, IL	6.4 mi	1 of 5	144	(224) 543-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Mundelein. 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 Mundelein

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 22% of the $7,263 monthly median income of Mundelein 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 Mundelein: common questions

Which hospices serve Mundelein?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Mundelein ZIP codes, including Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC, Star Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Northbrook).

How much does respite care cost in Mundelein?

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 22% of the $7,263 monthly median income of Mundelein 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 Mundelein. 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 Mundelein

More senior care near Mundelein

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mundelein

More for Mundelein families

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 Mundelein, IL