Respite Care in Brazil, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brazil, IN: the local picture

1,450

residents 65 or older (19% of Brazil)

56%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Clay County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brazil ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brazil live with someone: 56% 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 637 Brazil residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (37% in Clay County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Brazil ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brazil compared with Clay County and Indiana

Census figure	Brazil	Clay County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.5%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	4.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,514	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Brazil

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	1,109	40%
Terre Haute, IN	14 mi	9,208	41%
Greencastle, IN	17 mi	1,464	36%
Clinton, IN	18 mi	1,083	50%
Rockville, IN	18 mi	693	38%
Heritage Lake, IN	27 mi	435	30%

Hospices serving Brazil

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc	Terre Haute, IN	15 mi	(812) 234-2515
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	(812) 232-9220
Gentiva I	Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	(812) 478-3250
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	40 mi	(812) 334-8343
Life's Journey Of Avon LLC	Indianapolis, IN	47 mi	(317) 561-6840

Nursing homes near Brazil (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hutsonwood At Brazil	Brazil, IN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	86	(812) 446-2636
Cloverleaf Of Knightsville	Knightsville, IN	1.9 mi	4 of 5	102	(812) 446-2309
Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	1 of 5	176	(812) 238-1555
Majestic Care Of Deming Park	Terre Haute, IN	14 mi	2 of 5	86	(812) 235-6281

Straight-line miles from the center of Brazil. 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 Brazil

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 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil 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 Brazil: common questions

Which hospices serve Brazil?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Brazil ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC, Gentiva I.

How much does respite care cost in Brazil?

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 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil 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 Brazil. 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 Brazil

More senior care near Brazil

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Brazil

More for Brazil 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 Brazil, IN