Respite Care in Wilmette, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wilmette, IL: the local picture

5,980

residents 65 or older (22% of Wilmette)

71%

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

29%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wilmette ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wilmette live with someone: 71% 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 1,699 Wilmette residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Cook County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Wilmette ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wilmette compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Wilmette	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,781	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kenilworth, IL	1.1 mi	331	9.7%
Winnetka, IL	2.1 mi	1,982	16%
Evanston, IL	2.8 mi	14,153	25%
Skokie, IL	2.9 mi	13,981	26%
Northfield, IL	3.1 mi	1,446	25%
Morton Grove, IL	3.9 mi	5,944	32%

Hospices serving Wilmette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC	Northfield, IL	2.3 mi	(847) 446-0000
Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	(847) 983-0017
Residential Hospice	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	(855) 902-5100
Moments Hospice Of Chicago North LLC	Des Plaines, IL	8.4 mi	(773) 798-6741
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Illinois	Rosemont, IL	8.4 mi	(847) 759-9449

Nursing homes near Wilmette (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Of Evanston	Evanston, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(847) 328-6000
Westminster Place	Evanston, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	105	(847) 492-4800
Alden Estates Of Skokie	Skokie, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	56	(847) 676-4800
Citadel Care Center-Wilmette	Wilmette, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(847) 216-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmette. 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 Wilmette

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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 Wilmette: common questions

Which hospices serve Wilmette?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Wilmette ZIP codes, including Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC, Suncrest Hospice Illinois LLC, Residential Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Wilmette?

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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 Wilmette. 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 Wilmette, IL