Respite Care in Aurora, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Aurora, IN: the local picture

516

residents 65 or older (14% of Aurora)

50%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Dearborn County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Aurora ZIP codes

Most older adults in Aurora live with someone: 50% 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 249 Aurora residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (35% in Dearborn County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Aurora compared with Dearborn County and Indiana

Census figure	Aurora	Dearborn County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	4.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,042	$52,401	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lawrenceburg, IN	3.0 mi	1,195	48%
Greendale, IN	6.7 mi	752	36%
Hidden Valley, IN	7.5 mi	691	41%
Francisville, KY	9.8 mi	1,044	27%
Burlington, KY	10 mi	2,382	26%
Hebron, KY	11 mi	455	44%

Hospices serving Aurora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	(812) 932-0641
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	19 mi	(859) 301-4600
Margaret Mary Health Hospice	Batesville, IN	23 mi	(812) 933-5125
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	32 mi	(513) 246-9218
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio	Cincinnati, OH	34 mi	(513) 742-6310

Nursing homes near Aurora (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgewood Health Campus	Lawrenceburg, IN	3.1 mi	4 of 5	71	(812) 537-5700
Envive Of Lawrenceburg	Lawrenceburg, IN	3.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(812) 537-1132
Shady Nook Care Center	Lawrenceburg, IN	3.7 mi	1 of 5	94	(812) 537-0930
Waters Of Dillsboro-Ross Manor, The	Dillsboro, IN	8.9 mi	1 of 5	123	(812) 432-5226

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. 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 Aurora

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 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora 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 Aurora: common questions

Which hospices serve Aurora?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Aurora ZIP codes, including Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare, Margaret Mary Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Aurora?

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 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora 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 Aurora. 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.

More near Aurora

More senior care near Aurora

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Aurora

More for Aurora families

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 Aurora, IN