Respite Care in Attica, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Attica, IN: the local picture

569

residents 65 or older (18% of Attica)

54%

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

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Fountain County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Attica ZIP codes

Most older adults in Attica live with someone: 54% 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 353 Attica residents aged 65 or older report a disability (64%) (40% in Fountain County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Attica ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Attica compared with Fountain County and Indiana

Census figure	Attica	Fountain County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	15%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	3.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,092	$41,613	—

Older residents in towns around Attica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Covington, IN	13 mi	624	31%
West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	3,341	43%
Lafayette, IN	22 mi	9,778	31%
Danville, IL	22 mi	5,558	33%
Crawfordsville, IN	25 mi	3,255	44%
Hoopeston, IL	25 mi	702	38%

Hospices serving Attica

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Select Hospice	West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	(765) 250-3827
Viaquest Hospice Of Indiana, LLC	West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	(765) 446-9100
Franciscan Hospice Care	Lafayette, IN	22 mi	(765) 423-6224
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc	Kokomo, IN	60 mi	(765) 453-7702
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	60 mi	(765) 388-4125

Nursing homes near Attica (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Williamsport Nursing And Rehabilitation	Williamsport, IN	3.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(765) 762-6111
Waters Of Covington, The	Covington, IN	12 mi	1 of 5	119	(765) 793-4818
Majestic Care Of Lafayette	Lafayette, IN	20 mi	1 of 5	122	(765) 477-7791
University Place Health Center And Assisted Living	West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	4 of 5	30	(765) 464-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Attica. 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 Attica

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 65% of the $2,258 monthly median income of Attica households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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.

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 Attica: common questions

Which hospices serve Attica?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Attica ZIP codes, including Select Hospice, Viaquest Hospice Of Indiana, LLC, Franciscan Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Attica?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 65% of the $2,258 monthly median income of Attica households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Attica. 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 Indiana.

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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 Attica, IN