Respite Care in Northbrook, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Northbrook, IL: the local picture

9,188

residents 65 or older (27% of Northbrook)

76%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

38

Medicare-certified hospices serve Northbrook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Northbrook live with someone: 76% 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 1,960 Northbrook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 38 hospices serving Northbrook ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Northbrook compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Northbrook	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,337	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Northbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Deerfield, IL	2.7 mi	3,872	29%
Glenview, IL	3.0 mi	12,175	26%
Northfield, IL	3.5 mi	1,446	25%
Glencoe, IL	3.7 mi	1,772	19%
Highland Park, IL	3.9 mi	7,400	18%
Riverwoods, IL	4.3 mi	1,000	16%

Hospices serving Northbrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	(855) 902-5100
V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	(847) 272-5883
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	0.6 mi	(847) 983-0017
Accord Hospice	Deerfield, IL	3.1 mi	(847) 780-4594
Journeycare - Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	3.1 mi	(844) 656-8763

Nursing homes near Northbrook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brandel Health And Rehab	Northbrook, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	102	(847) 480-6350
Whitehall Of Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	190	(847) 945-4600
Northbrook Health And Rehab	Northbrook, IL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	147	(847) 562-1770
Elevate Care Northbrook	Northbrook, IL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	298	(847) 498-9320

Straight-line miles from the center of Northbrook. 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 Northbrook

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 18% of the $8,861 monthly median income of Northbrook 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 Northbrook: common questions

Which hospices serve Northbrook?

Medicare lists 38 hospices for Northbrook ZIP codes, including Residential Hospice, V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois, Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Northbrook?

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 18% of the $8,861 monthly median income of Northbrook 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 Northbrook. 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.

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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 Northbrook, IL