Respite Care in Sullivan, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sullivan, IL: the local picture

762

residents 65 or older (18% of Sullivan)

65%

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

33%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sullivan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sullivan live with someone: 65% 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 223 Sullivan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Moultrie County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Sullivan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sullivan compared with Moultrie County and Illinois

Census figure	Sullivan	Moultrie County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.0%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,849	$47,545	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mattoon, IL	15 mi	3,203	41%
Shelbyville, IL	16 mi	971	38%
Arcola, IL	17 mi	401	46%
Mount Zion, IL	20 mi	1,109	27%
Tuscola, IL	23 mi	781	32%
Charleston, IL	24 mi	2,604	50%

Hospices serving Sullivan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	24 mi	(800) 454-4055
Hshs Hospice Illinois	Effingham, IL	33 mi	(217) 347-1777
Carle Hospice	Champaign, IL	41 mi	(800) 239-3620
Transitions Hospice Central Illinois LLC	Champaign, IL	41 mi	(217) 212-9121
Haven Hospice IL, LLC	Chrisman, IL	53 mi	(217) 728-3200

Nursing homes near Sullivan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sullivan Healthcare & Senior Living	Sullivan, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	123	(217) 728-4327
Eastview Healthcare & Senior Living	Sullivan, IL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	63	(217) 728-7367
Palm Garden Of Mattoon	Mattoon, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	178	(217) 234-7403
Shelbyville Manor	Shelbyville, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	109	(217) 774-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

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 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan: common questions

Which hospices serve Sullivan?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Sullivan ZIP codes, including Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice, Hshs Hospice Illinois, Carle Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Sullivan?

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 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan. 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.

More near Sullivan

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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 Sullivan, IL