Respite Care in Steger, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Steger, IL: the local picture

1,979

residents 65 or older (21% of Steger)

69%

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

33%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Steger ZIP codes

Most older adults in Steger live with someone: 69% 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 648 Steger residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Steger ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Steger compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Steger	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,375	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Steger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Chicago Heights, IL	1.3 mi	424	33%
Crete, IL	2.2 mi	2,060	26%
Sauk Village, IL	2.7 mi	1,024	30%
Chicago Heights, IL	2.8 mi	3,820	30%
Park Forest, IL	3.6 mi	3,340	35%
Glenwood, IL	4.8 mi	1,669	40%

Hospices serving Steger

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	5.8 mi	(773) 941-4838
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc	Lansing, IL	7.5 mi	(708) 895-8332
Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	South Holland, IL	8.8 mi	(708) 705-5851
Ucm Home Care	Harvey, IL	9.7 mi	(708) 331-0226
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	13 mi	(708) 781-4400

Nursing homes near Steger (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bria Of Chicago Heights	South Chicago Height, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(708) 756-5200
St James Wellness Rehab Villas	Crete, IL	2.1 mi	2 of 5	110	(708) 672-6700
Aperion Care Chicago Heights	Chicago Heights, IL	3.1 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 481-4444
Prairie Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Chicago Heights, IL	4.1 mi	4 of 5	148	(708) 754-7601

Straight-line miles from the center of Steger. 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 Steger

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 35% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Steger 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 Steger: common questions

Which hospices serve Steger?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Steger ZIP codes, including Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc, Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc, Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Steger?

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 35% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Steger 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 Steger. 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 Steger, IL