Respite Care in Willowbrook, IL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Willowbrook, IL: the local picture

2,428

residents 65 or older (27% of Willowbrook)

72%

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

20%

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

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Willowbrook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Willowbrook live with someone: 72% 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 460 Willowbrook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (26% in DuPage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving Willowbrook ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Willowbrook compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Willowbrook	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,000	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Willowbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Burr Ridge, IL	1.8 mi	4,026	23%
Clarendon Hills, IL	2.3 mi	1,180	21%
Indian Head Park, IL	2.3 mi	1,132	34%
Hinsdale, IL	2.4 mi	2,783	21%
Westmont, IL	2.4 mi	5,287	23%
Darien, IL	2.5 mi	5,324	25%

Hospices serving Willowbrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC	Willowbrook, IL	1.6 mi	(708) 397-8871
Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc	Willowbrook, IL	1.6 mi	(847) 324-9346
Apex Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Westmont, IL	1.8 mi	(630) 601-1280
Adventist St Thomas Hospice	Hinsdale, IL	2.4 mi	(630) 856-6990
Palos Community Hospital Hospice	Lemont, IL	4.5 mi	(630) 257-1111

Nursing homes near Willowbrook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chateau Nrsg & Rehab Center	Willowbrook, IL	0.5 mi	2 of 5	150	(630) 323-6380
Eden Vista Burr Ridge	Burr Ridge, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	29	(630) 920-2900
Bria Of Westmont	Westmont, IL	1.7 mi	1 of 5	215	(630) 960-2026
Burgess Square Healthcare Ctr	Westmont, IL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	203	(630) 971-2645

Straight-line miles from the center of Willowbrook. 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 Willowbrook

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 28% of the $5,583 monthly median income of Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook: common questions

Which hospices serve Willowbrook?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for Willowbrook ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice Of Chicago South LLC, Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, Apex Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Willowbrook?

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 28% of the $5,583 monthly median income of Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook. 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 Willowbrook, IL