Respite Care in Brownsburg, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brownsburg, IN: the local picture

4,023

residents 65 or older (13% of Brownsburg)

76%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Hendricks County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brownsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brownsburg live with someone: 76% 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 1,389 Brownsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (29% in Hendricks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Brownsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brownsburg compared with Hendricks County and Indiana

Census figure	Brownsburg	Hendricks County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	6.4%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,145	$68,251	—

Older residents in towns around Brownsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pittsboro, IN	4.9 mi	344	35%
Avon, IN	5.1 mi	3,199	30%
Danville, IN	7.8 mi	1,996	31%
Speedway, IN	7.9 mi	1,873	41%
Whitestown, IN	9.5 mi	1,025	27%
Plainfield, IN	9.8 mi	5,826	31%

Hospices serving Brownsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Life's Journey Of Avon LLC	Indianapolis, IN	4.1 mi	(317) 561-6840
Intrepid USA Hospice	Avon, IN	5.0 mi	(317) 337-0203
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Indianapolis LLC	Indianapolis, IN	6.0 mi	(317) 718-7422
Gentiva Iii	Indianapolis, IN	6.1 mi	(317) 272-0975
St. Croix Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	6.3 mi	(317) 721-2577

Nursing homes near Brownsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brownsburg Health Care Center	Brownsburg, IN	0.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(317) 852-3123
Brownsburg Meadows	Brownsburg, IN	0.8 mi	3 of 5	147	(317) 852-8585
Brooke Knoll Village	Avon, IN	4.3 mi	2 of 5	117	(317) 204-1100
Wellbrooke Of Avon	Indianapolis, IN	4.7 mi	5 of 5	70	(317) 273-2144

Straight-line miles from the center of Brownsburg. 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 Brownsburg

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 27% of the $5,512 monthly median income of Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Brownsburg?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Brownsburg ZIP codes, including Life's Journey Of Avon LLC, Intrepid USA Hospice, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Indianapolis LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Brownsburg?

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 27% of the $5,512 monthly median income of Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg. 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 Brownsburg, IN