Respite Care in Ridgewood, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ridgewood, IL: the local picture

137

residents 65 or older (4.9% of Ridgewood)

69%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Will County)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ridgewood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ridgewood live with someone: 69% 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 26 Ridgewood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (28% in Will County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Ridgewood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ridgewood compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Ridgewood	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	4.9%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,818	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Ridgewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ingalls Park, IL	1.1 mi	360	37%
Fairmont, IL	2.0 mi	327	40%
Lockport, IL	4.0 mi	3,375	27%
New Lenox, IL	4.1 mi	3,244	23%
Crest Hill, IL	4.6 mi	3,803	38%
Rockdale, IL	4.7 mi	217	24%

Hospices serving Ridgewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	6.9 mi	(815) 740-4104
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	11 mi	(708) 781-4400
Heartland Hospice (Frankfort)	Frankfort, IL	11 mi	(815) 469-7100
Angels Grace Hospice	Bolingbrook, IL	12 mi	(630) 633-6370
Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC	Woodridge, IL	15 mi	(815) 630-2279

Nursing homes near Ridgewood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Spring Creek	Joliet, IL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	168	(815) 727-4794
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Of Will County	Joliet, IL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	157	(815) 727-8710
Pearl Of Joliet, The	Joliet, IL	4.2 mi	1 of 5	214	(815) 744-5560
Parc Joliet	Joliet, IL	4.6 mi	2 of 5	203	(815) 725-0443

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridgewood. 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 Ridgewood

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 17% of the $9,318 monthly median income of Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood: common questions

Which hospices serve Ridgewood?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Ridgewood ZIP codes, including Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Heartland Hospice (Frankfort).

How much does respite care cost in Ridgewood?

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 17% of the $9,318 monthly median income of Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Ridgewood, IL