Respite Care in Brooklyn, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brooklyn, IN: the local picture

316

residents 65 or older (12% of Brooklyn)

73%

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

34%

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

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brooklyn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brooklyn live with someone: 73% 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 107 Brooklyn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (40% in Morgan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Brooklyn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brooklyn compared with Morgan County and Indiana

Census figure	Brooklyn	Morgan County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	8.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.6%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,354	$49,813	—

Older residents in towns around Brooklyn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mooresville, IN	4.0 mi	2,238	59%
Bargersville, IN	8.9 mi	1,106	24%
Martinsville, IN	9.6 mi	2,034	45%
Plainfield, IN	10 mi	5,826	31%
New Whiteland, IN	14 mi	892	33%
Greenwood, IN	15 mi	10,088	29%

Hospices serving Brooklyn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franciscan Hospice Care	Indianapolis, IN	18 mi	(317) 528-2092

Nursing homes near Brooklyn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springs Of Mooresville, The	Mooresville, IN	4.6 mi	5 of 5	70	(317) 831-9033
Miller's Merry Manor	Mooresville, IN	4.7 mi	5 of 5	98	(317) 831-6272
Meadow Lakes	Mooresville, IN	5.6 mi	5 of 5	137	(317) 834-1791
Grand Valley Health & Rehab	Martinsville, IN	9.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(765) 342-7114

Straight-line miles from the center of Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn

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 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn: common questions

Which hospices serve Brooklyn?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Brooklyn ZIP codes, including Franciscan Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Brooklyn?

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 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn

More senior care near Brooklyn

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Brooklyn

More for Brooklyn families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Brooklyn, IN