Respite Care in Volo, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Volo, IL: the local picture

795

residents 65 or older (12% of Volo)

87%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Volo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Volo live with someone: 87% 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 159 Volo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (26% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Volo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Volo compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Volo	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,886	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Volo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakemoor, IL	2.3 mi	630	27%
Round Lake, IL	3.0 mi	1,662	35%
Long Lake, IL	3.3 mi	298	28%
Wauconda, IL	3.9 mi	1,579	27%
Round Lake Park, IL	4.0 mi	2,796	37%
Island Lake, IL	4.2 mi	1,111	25%

Hospices serving Volo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	11 mi	(847) 672-9225
Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC	Libertyville, IL	11 mi	(847) 549-0588
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	12 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	15 mi	(847) 777-8888
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	15 mi	(847) 272-7338

Nursing homes near Volo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Retirement Village	Round Lake Beach, IL	5.0 mi	3 of 5	140	(847) 546-5300
Alta Rehab At Wauconda	Wauconda, IL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	149	(847) 526-5551
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	6.6 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Volo. 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 Volo

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 27% of the $5,824 monthly median income of Volo 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 Volo: common questions

Which hospices serve Volo?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Volo ZIP codes, including Star Hospice, Integrated Palliative And Hospice LLC, Journeycare - Barrington.

How much does respite care cost in Volo?

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 27% of the $5,824 monthly median income of Volo 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 Volo. 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 Volo

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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 Volo, IL