Respite Care in Riverwoods, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Riverwoods, IL: the local picture

1,000

residents 65 or older (25% of Riverwoods)

99%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Riverwoods ZIP codes

Most older adults in Riverwoods live with someone: 99% 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 140 Riverwoods residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (26% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Riverwoods compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Riverwoods	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	1.5%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$180,278	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Riverwoods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lincolnshire, IL	2.0 mi	1,952	27%
Deerfield, IL	2.2 mi	3,872	29%
Wheeling, IL	3.3 mi	6,747	33%
Buffalo Grove, IL	3.5 mi	6,774	23%
Northbrook, IL	4.3 mi	9,188	22%
Highland Park, IL	4.4 mi	7,400	18%

Hospices serving Riverwoods

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accord Hospice	Deerfield, IL	1.8 mi	(847) 780-4594
Journeycare - Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	1.8 mi	(844) 656-8763
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	3.7 mi	(847) 272-7338
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	4.1 mi	(855) 902-5100
V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois	Northbrook, IL	4.1 mi	(847) 272-5883

Nursing homes near Riverwoods (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elevate Care Riverwoods	Riverwoods, IL	1.1 mi	3 of 5	240	(847) 947-9000
Radford Green	Lincolnshire, IL	1.6 mi	5 of 5	84	(847) 876-2401
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr	Wheeling, IL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	188	(847) 459-8700
Serenity Estates Of Lincolnshire	Lincolnshire, IL	2.9 mi	1 of 5	144	(224) 543-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverwoods. 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 Riverwoods

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 11% of the $15,023 monthly median income of Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods: common questions

Which hospices serve Riverwoods?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Riverwoods ZIP codes, including Accord Hospice, Journeycare - Deerfield, Heartland Hospice (Northbrook).

How much does respite care cost in Riverwoods?

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 11% of the $15,023 monthly median income of Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods. 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 Riverwoods, IL