North Aurora, Illinois

Respite Care in North Aurora, IL

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in North Aurora for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in North Aurora, IL: the local picture

2,752
residents 65 or older (15% of North Aurora)
69%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Kane County)
26
Medicare-certified hospices serve North Aurora ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Aurora live with someone: 69% 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 866 North Aurora residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (28% in Kane County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving North Aurora ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Aurora compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figureNorth AuroraKane CountyIllinois
Residents 65+ with a disability34%28%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%25%30%
Residents 65 or older15%16%17%
Residents 85 or older1.8%1.6%2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%7.7%10%
Households with no vehicle5.8%4.7%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$69,634$71,989—

Older residents in towns around North Aurora

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Batavia, IL3.1 mi5,02532%
Aurora, IL4.1 mi19,88032%
Geneva, IL5.1 mi4,00415%
Montgomery, IL6.1 mi2,32737%
Sugar Grove, IL6.2 mi2,27918%
Boulder Hill, IL6.8 mi1,32946%

Hospices serving North Aurora

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Covenantcare HospiceSaint Charles, IL7.9 mi(630) 845-0680
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLCNaperville, IL9.0 mi(331) 472-4706
Three Oaks HospiceNaperville, IL9.0 mi(773) 233-1010
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care IncSt Charles, IL9.9 mi(847) 250-5036
Divine Hospice & Palliative Care LLCYorkville, IL13 mi(630) 553-8500

Nursing homes near North Aurora (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Asbury Gardens Nsg & RehabNorth Aurora, IL1.1 mi4 of 575(630) 896-7778
Avantara AuroraAurora, IL1.6 mi4 of 587(630) 859-3700
North Aurora Living & Rehab CtrNorth Aurora, IL1.6 mi3 of 5129(630) 892-7627
La Bella Of AuroraAurora, IL3.2 mi1 of 568(630) 897-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of North Aurora. 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 North Aurora

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 27% of the $5,803 monthly median income of North Aurora 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 North Aurora: common questions

Which hospices serve North Aurora?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for North Aurora ZIP codes, including Covenantcare Hospice, Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC, Three Oaks Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in North Aurora?

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 27% of the $5,803 monthly median income of North Aurora 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 North Aurora. 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.

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.

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