Respite Care in Schaumburg, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Schaumburg, IL: the local picture

13,109

residents 65 or older (17% of Schaumburg)

70%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

45

Medicare-certified hospices serve Schaumburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Schaumburg live with someone: 70% 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 3,850 Schaumburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 45 hospices serving Schaumburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Schaumburg compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Schaumburg	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,138	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Schaumburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roselle, IL	3.4 mi	3,944	31%
Hoffman Estates, IL	4.0 mi	8,150	22%
Rolling Meadows, IL	4.4 mi	3,864	35%
Hanover Park, IL	4.4 mi	4,423	33%
Streamwood, IL	4.9 mi	5,833	30%
Itasca, IL	4.9 mi	1,364	19%

Hospices serving Schaumburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Hoffman Estates, IL	1.8 mi	(847) 610-3188
Visions Hospice	Schaumburg, IL	2.7 mi	(847) 235-6000
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	3.7 mi	(847) 685-9900
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC	Rolling Meadows, IL	4.5 mi	(847) 543-7550
Caretenders Hospice	Rolling Mdws, IL	4.5 mi	(847) 635-6199

Nursing homes near Schaumburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Encore Village	Schaumburg, IL	0.3 mi	5 of 5	169	(847) 884-5000
Bella Terra Schaumburg	Schaumburg, IL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	214	(847) 352-5500
Pearl Of Elk Grove, The	Elk Grove Village, IL	2.9 mi	1 of 5	190	(847) 301-0550
Abbington Vlge Nrsg & Rhb Ctr	Roselle, IL	3.1 mi	3 of 5	82	(630) 894-5058

Straight-line miles from the center of Schaumburg. 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 Schaumburg

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 31% of the $5,095 monthly median income of Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Schaumburg?

Medicare lists 45 hospices for Schaumburg ZIP codes, including Five Star Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Visions Hospice, Alexian Brothers Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Schaumburg?

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 31% of the $5,095 monthly median income of Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg. 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 Schaumburg, IL