Respite Care in Pekin, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pekin, IL: the local picture

6,158

residents 65 or older (19% of Pekin)

63%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Tazewell County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pekin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pekin live with someone: 63% 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 1,798 Pekin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (30% in Tazewell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Pekin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pekin compared with Tazewell County and Illinois

Census figure	Pekin	Tazewell County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.3%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,780	$58,382	—

Older residents in towns around Pekin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Creve Coeur, IL	5.0 mi	692	30%
Bartonville, IL	5.4 mi	1,096	30%
East Peoria, IL	8.4 mi	4,619	30%
Morton, IL	8.9 mi	3,833	29%
West Peoria, IL	8.9 mi	988	24%
Peoria Heights, IL	13 mi	1,062	31%

Hospices serving Pekin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 683-7700
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	14 mi	(309) 263-4787
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	21 mi	(309) 435-7050
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	30 mi	(309) 543-1239
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois	Galesburg, IL	47 mi	(309) 342-3007

Nursing homes near Pekin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Timbercreek Rehab And Health Care Center	Pekin, IL	0.3 mi	1 of 5	202	(309) 347-1110
Hallmark Healthcare Of Pekin	Pekin, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	71	(309) 347-3121
Pekin Manor	Pekin, IL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	130	(309) 353-1099
Arcadia Care Morton	Morton, IL	8.3 mi	1 of 5	106	(309) 266-9741

Straight-line miles from the center of Pekin. 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 Pekin

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin: common questions

Which hospices serve Pekin?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Pekin ZIP codes, including Osf Hospice, Comfort Plus Hospice Inc, Serenity Point Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Pekin?

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin. 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 Pekin, IL