Respite Care in West Chicago, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Chicago, IL: the local picture

2,830

residents 65 or older (11% of West Chicago)

80%

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

36%

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

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Chicago ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Chicago live with someone: 80% 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 971 West Chicago residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (26% in DuPage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving West Chicago ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Chicago compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	West Chicago	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,458	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around West Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winfield, IL	3.7 mi	2,211	20%
Wayne, IL	4.0 mi	593	19%
Carol Stream, IL	4.9 mi	6,673	30%
St. Charles, IL	4.9 mi	5,721	23%
Bartlett, IL	5.1 mi	6,427	28%
Warrenville, IL	5.4 mi	2,171	31%

Hospices serving West Chicago

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Covenantcare Hospice	Saint Charles, IL	4.7 mi	(630) 845-0680
Three Oaks Hospice	Naperville, IL	7.7 mi	(773) 233-1010
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC	Naperville, IL	7.7 mi	(331) 472-4706
Traditions Health	Lisle, IL	7.8 mi	(630) 682-3871
Alexian Brothers Hospice	Hanover Park, IL	8.2 mi	(847) 685-9900

Nursing homes near West Chicago (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Chicago Living And Rehab Center	West Chicago, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(630) 231-9292
Aperion Care West Chicago	West Chicago, IL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	213	(630) 876-8100
Bria Of Geneva	Geneva, IL	3.2 mi	3 of 5	107	(630) 232-7544
Pearl Of St Charles, The	St Charles, IL	3.9 mi	1 of 5	109	(630) 443-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of West Chicago. 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 West Chicago

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 $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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 West Chicago: common questions

Which hospices serve West Chicago?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for West Chicago ZIP codes, including Covenantcare Hospice, Three Oaks Hospice, Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in West Chicago?

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 $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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 West Chicago. 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 West Chicago, IL