Live-In Caregivers in Cicero, IN
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Live-In Caregivers in Cicero, IN: the local picture
About 0 Cicero residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 70% of homes in Cicero have three or more bedrooms (77% in Hamilton County), while 9.9% have one bedroom or none, where live-in care rarely works; the median home has 6 rooms.
Of Cicero households headed by someone 65 or older, 534 own their home and 56 rent. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Cicero compared with Hamilton County and Indiana
| Census figure | Cicero | Hamilton County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 22% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 23% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 4.6% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.5% | 12% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,984 | $76,143 | — |
Older residents in towns around Cicero
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville, IN | 6.1 mi | 10,101 | 863 |
| Westfield, IN | 8.6 mi | 6,957 | 765 |
| Sheridan, IN | 9.8 mi | 519 | 20 |
| Tipton, IN | 11 mi | 1,214 | 171 |
| Fishers, IN | 12 mi | 12,478 | 1,148 |
| Lapel, IN | 12 mi | 336 | 30 |
Emergency hospitals near Cicero
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Health | Noblesville, IN | 4.6 mi | 4 of 5 | (317) 773-0760 |
| Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital Inc | Tipton, IN | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | (765) 675-8500 |
| Ascension St Vincent Carmel | Carmel, IN | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | (317) 582-7000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Cicero. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Cicero
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.86 an hour (the Indiana median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,653 a month (100% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Cicero households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,274 a month (335% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Cicero households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Cicero: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cicero?
Riverview Health in Noblesville, about 4.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Cicero (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (317) 773-0760. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Cicero?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.86 an hour (the Indiana median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,653 a month (100% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Cicero households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,274 a month (335% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Cicero households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Cicero?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Cicero it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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Other care in Cicero
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.
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