Respite Care in Rantoul, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rantoul, IL: the local picture

1,812

residents 65 or older (15% of Rantoul)

55%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Champaign County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rantoul ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rantoul live with someone: 55% 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 458 Rantoul residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Champaign County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Rantoul compared with Champaign County and Illinois

Census figure	Rantoul	Champaign County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,806	$65,919	—

Older residents in towns around Rantoul

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paxton, IL	11 mi	827	48%
Urbana, IL	13 mi	4,532	31%
St. Joseph, IL	14 mi	605	27%
Champaign, IL	14 mi	9,854	24%
Mahomet, IL	15 mi	1,208	23%
Gibson City, IL	16 mi	735	21%

Hospices serving Rantoul

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Osf Hospice - Urbana	Champaign, IL	14 mi	(217) 355-4120
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	14 mi	(800) 239-3620
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	14 mi	(217) 212-9121
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	43 mi	(309) 451-5925
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	106 mi	(630) 682-3871

Nursing homes near Rantoul (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Country Health	Gifford, IL	7.1 mi	2 of 5	89	(217) 568-7362
Accolade Paxton Senior Living	Paxton, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	75	(217) 379-2116
Accolade Hc Of Paxton On Pells	Paxton, IL	11 mi	3 of 5	106	(217) 379-4361
Haven Of Champaign	Champaign, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	60	(217) 352-5707

Straight-line miles from the center of Rantoul. 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 Rantoul

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 60% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Rantoul 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 Rantoul: common questions

Which hospices serve Rantoul?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Rantoul ZIP codes, including Osf Hospice - Urbana, Carle Hospice, Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Rantoul?

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 60% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Rantoul 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 Rantoul. 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 Rantoul, IL