Respite Care in Olney, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Olney, IL: the local picture

1,853

residents 65 or older (22% of Olney)

57%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Richland County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Olney ZIP codes

Most older adults in Olney live with someone: 57% 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 618 Olney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (36% in Richland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Olney ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Olney compared with Richland County and Illinois

Census figure	Olney	Richland County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,612	$49,504	—

Older residents in towns around Olney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newton, IL	18 mi	628	47%
Lawrenceville, IL	21 mi	794	41%
Flora, IL	21 mi	997	56%
Robinson, IL	27 mi	1,306	23%
Mount Carmel, IL	27 mi	1,557	47%
Fairfield, IL	29 mi	1,156	47%

Hospices serving Olney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Samaritan Hospice	Lawrenceville, IL	22 mi	(800) 604-9203
Clay County Health Department	Flora, IL	22 mi	(618) 662-4406
Good Samaritan Hospice	Vincennes, IN	31 mi	(812) 885-8035
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	53 mi	(800) 454-4055
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	83 mi	(800) 358-8227

Nursing homes near Olney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Richland Nursing & Rehab	Olney, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	157	(618) 395-1000
Helia Healthcare Of Olney	Olney, IL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	118	(618) 395-7421
The Haven Of Bridgeport	Bridgeport, IL	18 mi	2 of 5	99	(618) 945-2091
Helia Healthcare Of Newton	Newton, IL	18 mi	3 of 5	57	(618) 783-2309

Straight-line miles from the center of Olney. 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 Olney

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 43% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney: common questions

Which hospices serve Olney?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Olney ZIP codes, including Good Samaritan Hospice, Clay County Health Department, Good Samaritan Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Olney?

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 43% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney. 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 Olney, IL