Respite Care in Savanna, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Savanna, IL: the local picture

680

residents 65 or older (24% of Savanna)

41%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Carroll County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Savanna ZIP codes

Most older adults in Savanna live with someone: 41% 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 284 Savanna residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (35% in Carroll County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Savanna ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Savanna compared with Carroll County and Illinois

Census figure	Savanna	Carroll County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,292	$49,497	—

Older residents in towns around Savanna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fulton, IL	16 mi	826	27%
Clinton, IA	18 mi	5,189	29%
Morrison, IL	22 mi	813	36%
Camanche, IA	22 mi	889	29%
Lena, IL	26 mi	611	33%
Maquoketa, IA	27 mi	1,336	36%

Hospices serving Savanna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fhn Hospice	Freeport, IL	30 mi	(815) 599-7240
Rock River Hospice And Home	Sterling, IL	30 mi	(815) 288-3673
Serenity Hospice And Home	Oregon, IL	41 mi	(815) 732-2499
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	42 mi	(563) 421-5100

Nursing homes near Savanna (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Big Meadows	Savanna, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(815) 273-2238
Allure Of MT Carroll	Mount Carroll, IL	7.9 mi	4 of 5	72	(815) 244-7715
Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation	Clinton, IA	15 mi	4 of 5	75	(563) 243-6600
The Alverno Health Care Facility	Clinton, IA	17 mi	3 of 5	112	(563) 242-1521

Straight-line miles from the center of Savanna. 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 Savanna

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 51% of the $3,108 monthly median income of Savanna 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 Savanna: common questions

Which hospices serve Savanna?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Savanna ZIP codes, including Fhn Hospice, Rock River Hospice And Home, Serenity Hospice And Home.

How much does respite care cost in Savanna?

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 51% of the $3,108 monthly median income of Savanna 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 Savanna. 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 Savanna

More senior care near Savanna

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Other care in Savanna

More for Savanna families

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 Savanna, IL