Respite Care in Shorewood, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shorewood, IL: the local picture

4,107

residents 65 or older (22% of Shorewood)

78%

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

28%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shorewood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shorewood 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 1,132 Shorewood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (28% in Will County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Shorewood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shorewood compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Shorewood	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,018	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Shorewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Joliet, IL	3.5 mi	17,319	29%
Rockdale, IL	4.8 mi	217	24%
Minooka, IL	6.0 mi	1,075	26%
Crest Hill, IL	6.6 mi	3,803	38%
Channahon, IL	7.0 mi	1,736	27%
Plainfield, IL	7.9 mi	4,621	33%

Hospices serving Shorewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	15 mi	(815) 740-4104
Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC	Woodridge, IL	18 mi	(815) 630-2279
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC	Naperville, IL	19 mi	(331) 472-4706
Three Oaks Hospice	Naperville, IL	19 mi	(773) 233-1010
Residential Hospice LLC	Lisle, IL	20 mi	(886) 902-5854

Nursing homes near Shorewood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Of Shorewood	Shorewood, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(815) 230-8700
Alden Courts Of Shorewood	Shorewood, IL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	50	(815) 230-8700
Avantara Joliet	Joliet, IL	4.0 mi	2 of 5	154	(815) 725-3400
Joliet Living & Rehab Center	Joliet, IL	4.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(815) 729-3801

Straight-line miles from the center of Shorewood. 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 Shorewood

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 24% of the $6,668 monthly median income of Shorewood 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 Shorewood: common questions

Which hospices serve Shorewood?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Shorewood ZIP codes, including Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care, Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC, Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Shorewood?

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 24% of the $6,668 monthly median income of Shorewood 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 Shorewood. 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 Shorewood, IL