Respite Care in Palos Park, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Palos Park, IL: the local picture

1,775

residents 65 or older (37% of Palos Park)

68%

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

25%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Palos Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Palos Park live with someone: 68% 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 443 Palos Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Palos Park compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Palos Park	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	37%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,789	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Palos Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palos Heights, IL	1.7 mi	3,923	33%
Palos Hills, IL	2.4 mi	3,616	29%
Worth, IL	2.4 mi	1,643	41%
Chicago Ridge, IL	3.6 mi	1,812	20%
Hickory Hills, IL	4.1 mi	2,056	26%
Orland Park, IL	4.3 mi	14,391	29%

Hospices serving Palos Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Des Plaines	Palos Heights, IL	1.9 mi	(708) 323-2501
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	7.1 mi	(708) 781-4400
Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC	Willowbrook, IL	7.6 mi	(708) 397-8871
Providence Hospice	Homer Glen, IL	8.0 mi	(800) 509-2800
Palos Community Hospital Hospice	Lemont, IL	8.1 mi	(630) 257-1111

Nursing homes near Palos Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Palos	Palos Heights, IL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	130	(708) 361-4555
Avantara Palos Heights	Palos Heights, IL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	184	(708) 361-6990
Nexus At Palos	Palos Hills, IL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	207	(708) 598-3460
Elevate Care Palos Heights	Palos Heights, IL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	111	(708) 597-9300

Straight-line miles from the center of Palos Park. 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 Palos Park

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 $5,899 monthly median income of Palos Park 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 Palos Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Palos Park?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Palos Park ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Des Plaines, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Palos Park?

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 $5,899 monthly median income of Palos Park 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 Palos Park. 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 Palos Park, IL