Respite Care in Streamwood, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Streamwood, IL: the local picture

5,833

residents 65 or older (15% of Streamwood)

81%

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

30%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Streamwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Streamwood live with someone: 81% 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 1,692 Streamwood 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 29 hospices serving Streamwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Streamwood compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Streamwood	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,575	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Streamwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hanover Park, IL	3.2 mi	4,423	33%
Hoffman Estates, IL	3.5 mi	8,150	22%
Bartlett, IL	4.1 mi	6,427	28%
South Barrington, IL	4.8 mi	1,327	24%
Schaumburg, IL	4.9 mi	13,109	30%
Roselle, IL	5.5 mi	3,944	31%

Hospices serving Streamwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	2.2 mi	(847) 685-9900
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC	Rolling Meadows, IL	8.9 mi	(847) 543-7550
Caretenders Hospice	Rolling Mdws, IL	8.9 mi	(847) 635-6199
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	9.5 mi	(847) 515-1505
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	9.9 mi	(847) 381-5599

Nursing homes near Streamwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bella Terra Streamwood	Streamwood, IL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	214	(630) 837-5300
Hearthwood SNF Senior Living	Bartlett, IL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(630) 483-3905
Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & Hcc	Hoffman Estates, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	217	(847) 884-0011
Ignite Medical Hanover Park	Hanover Park, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	150	(630) 556-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Streamwood. 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 Streamwood

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 26% of the $6,215 monthly median income of Streamwood 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 Streamwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Streamwood?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Streamwood ZIP codes, including Alexian Brothers Hospice, Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC, Caretenders Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Streamwood?

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 26% of the $6,215 monthly median income of Streamwood 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 Streamwood. 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 Streamwood, IL