Respite Care in St. Joseph, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in St. Joseph, IL: the local picture

605

residents 65 or older (16% of St. Joseph)

52%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Champaign County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. Joseph ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. Joseph live with someone: 52% 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 166 St. Joseph residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (27% in Champaign County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving St. Joseph ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

St. Joseph compared with Champaign County and Illinois

Census figure	St. Joseph	Champaign County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,156	$65,919	—

Older residents in towns around St. Joseph

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Urbana, IL	8.6 mi	4,532	31%
Savoy, IL	12 mi	1,740	31%
Champaign, IL	13 mi	9,854	24%
Rantoul, IL	14 mi	1,812	26%
Tolono, IL	15 mi	460	35%
Mahomet, IL	19 mi	1,208	23%

Hospices serving St. Joseph

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	13 mi	(217) 212-9121
Osf Hospice - Urbana	Champaign, IL	13 mi	(217) 355-4120
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	13 mi	(800) 239-3620
Haven Hospice IL, LLC	Chrisman, IL	30 mi	(217) 728-3200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	101 mi	(708) 781-4400

Nursing homes near St. Joseph (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clark-Lindsey Village	Urbana, IL	9.4 mi	2 of 5	25	(217) 344-2144
Accolade Healthcare Of Savoy	Savoy, IL	12 mi	1 of 5	213	(217) 402-9700
Haven Of Champaign	Champaign, IL	13 mi	1 of 5	60	(217) 352-5707
Country Health	Gifford, IL	13 mi	2 of 5	89	(217) 568-7362

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Joseph. 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 St. Joseph

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 $5,013 monthly median income of St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph: common questions

Which hospices serve St. Joseph?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for St. Joseph ZIP codes, including Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC, Osf Hospice - Urbana, Carle Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in St. Joseph?

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 $5,013 monthly median income of St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph. 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 St. Joseph, IL