Respite Care in Woodstock, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Woodstock, IL: the local picture

4,255

residents 65 or older (16% of Woodstock)

66%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in McHenry County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Woodstock ZIP codes

Most older adults in Woodstock live with someone: 66% 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 1,330 Woodstock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (28% in McHenry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Woodstock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Woodstock compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Woodstock	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	6.0%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,152	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Woodstock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakewood, IL	6.4 mi	575	19%
Wonder Lake, IL	6.7 mi	578	21%
Crystal Lake, IL	7.4 mi	6,053	25%
McHenry, IL	7.6 mi	5,406	32%
Marengo, IL	9.4 mi	1,209	50%
Huntley, IL	10 mi	9,536	28%

Hospices serving Woodstock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	18 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	24 mi	(847) 777-8888
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	St Charles, IL	25 mi	(847) 250-5036
Star Hospice	Gurnee, IL	25 mi	(847) 672-9225
Heartland Hospice (Northbrook)	Buffalo Grove, IL	26 mi	(847) 272-7338

Nursing homes near Woodstock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Bella Of Woodstock	Woodstock, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	115	(815) 338-1700
Valley Hi Nursing Home	Woodstock, IL	5.3 mi	4 of 5	128	(815) 338-0312
Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc	Crystal Lake, IL	6.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(815) 459-7791
Fair Oaks Health Care Center	Crystal Lake, IL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	51	(815) 455-0550

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodstock. 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 Woodstock

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of Woodstock 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 Woodstock: common questions

Which hospices serve Woodstock?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Woodstock ZIP codes, including Journeycare - Barrington, Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care, Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Woodstock?

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of Woodstock 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 Woodstock. 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 Woodstock, IL