Respite Care in Peoria, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Peoria, IL: the local picture

18,858

residents 65 or older (17% of Peoria)

59%

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

33%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Peoria ZIP codes

Most older adults in Peoria live with someone: 59% 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 6,004 Peoria residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Peoria County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Peoria ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Peoria compared with Peoria County and Illinois

Census figure	Peoria	Peoria County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,294	$51,859	—

Older residents in towns around Peoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Peoria Heights, IL	2.5 mi	1,062	31%
West Peoria, IL	4.0 mi	988	24%
East Peoria, IL	6.7 mi	4,619	30%
Creve Coeur, IL	7.9 mi	692	30%
Bartonville, IL	7.9 mi	1,096	30%
Germantown Hills, IL	8.2 mi	362	0.0%

Hospices serving Peoria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Plus Hospice Inc	Peoria, IL	1.4 mi	(309) 263-4787
Osf Hospice	Peoria, IL	1.8 mi	(309) 683-7700
Elysian Hospice, Inc.	Morton, IL	13 mi	(309) 699-4715
Serenity Point Hospice LLC	Canton, IL	25 mi	(309) 435-7050
Willow Ridge Hospice, LLC	Havana, IL	39 mi	(309) 543-1239

Nursing homes near Peoria (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Loft Rehab Of Peoria, The	Peoria, IL	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(309) 691-2200
Apostolic Christian Skylines	Peoria, IL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	62	(309) 691-8091
Accolade Healthcare Of Peoria	Peoria, IL	1.4 mi	3 of 5	138	(309) 693-8777
Sharon Health Care Elms	Peoria, IL	2.0 mi	1 of 5	96	(309) 688-4412

Straight-line miles from the center of Peoria. 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 Peoria

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 40% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Peoria 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 Peoria: common questions

Which hospices serve Peoria?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Peoria ZIP codes, including Comfort Plus Hospice Inc, Osf Hospice, Elysian Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Peoria?

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 40% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Peoria 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 Peoria. 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.

More near Peoria

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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 Peoria, IL