Respite Care in Romeoville, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Romeoville, IL: the local picture

4,787

residents 65 or older (12% of Romeoville)

78%

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

37%

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

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Romeoville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Romeoville live with someone: 78% 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 1,747 Romeoville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (28% in Will County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Romeoville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Romeoville compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Romeoville	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,796	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Romeoville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crest Hill, IL	3.8 mi	3,803	38%
Bolingbrook, IL	4.1 mi	9,405	29%
Lockport, IL	4.5 mi	3,375	27%
Fairmont, IL	5.1 mi	327	40%
Lemont, IL	6.6 mi	3,715	22%
Ridgewood, IL	7.1 mi	137	19%

Hospices serving Romeoville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Grace Hospice	Bolingbrook, IL	4.9 mi	(630) 633-6370
Palos Community Hospital Hospice	Lemont, IL	8.5 mi	(630) 257-1111
Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC	Woodridge, IL	9.0 mi	(815) 630-2279
Residential Hospice LLC	Lisle, IL	11 mi	(886) 902-5854
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC	Naperville, IL	12 mi	(331) 472-4706

Nursing homes near Romeoville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowbrook Manor	Bolingbrook, IL	3.7 mi	2 of 5	298	(630) 759-1112
Renwick Nursing And Rehab	Joliet, IL	4.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(815) 436-5900
Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center	Plainfield, IL	5.0 mi	3 of 5	131	(815) 436-3400
Spring Creek	Joliet, IL	6.6 mi	4 of 5	168	(815) 727-4794

Straight-line miles from the center of Romeoville. 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 Romeoville

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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Romeoville 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 Romeoville: common questions

Which hospices serve Romeoville?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Romeoville ZIP codes, including Angels Grace Hospice, Palos Community Hospital Hospice, Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Romeoville?

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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Romeoville 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 Romeoville. 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 Romeoville, IL