Respite Care in Boonville, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Boonville, IN: the local picture

1,399

residents 65 or older (21% of Boonville)

74%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Warrick County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Boonville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Boonville live with someone: 74% 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 444 Boonville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Warrick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Boonville compared with Warrick County and Indiana

Census figure	Boonville	Warrick County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	6.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	3.0%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,086	$61,419	—

Older residents in towns around Boonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chandler, IN	4.6 mi	316	46%
Newburgh, IN	9.2 mi	857	40%
Melody Hill, IN	12 mi	630	34%
Evansville, IN	14 mi	20,442	38%
Santa Claus, IN	20 mi	615	27%
Fort Branch, IN	21 mi	466	39%

Hospices serving Boonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Newburgh, IN	8.0 mi	(812) 250-9094
Compassus - Southwestern Indiana	Evansville, IN	12 mi	(812) 909-8707
Gentiva I	Evansville, IN	12 mi	(812) 476-8990
Aseracare Hospice	Evansville, IN	12 mi	(812) 858-1032
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Evansville, LLC	Evansville, IN	16 mi	(812) 549-0373

Nursing homes near Boonville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transcendent Healthcare Of Boonville	Boonville, IN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	102	(812) 897-1375
Transcendent Healthcare Of Boonville - North	Boonville, IN	1.4 mi	1 of 5	56	(812) 897-2810
Woodmont Health Campus	Boonville, IN	3.8 mi	2 of 5	60	(812) 897-4114
Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center	Newburgh, IN	7.6 mi	5 of 5	90	(812) 853-2993

Straight-line miles from the center of Boonville. 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 Boonville

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 33% of the $4,424 monthly median income of Boonville 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 Boonville: common questions

Which hospices serve Boonville?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Boonville ZIP codes, including St. Croix Hospice, Compassus - Southwestern Indiana, Gentiva I.

How much does respite care cost in Boonville?

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 33% of the $4,424 monthly median income of Boonville 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 Boonville. 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 Boonville, IN