Respite Care in Brownstown, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brownstown, IN: the local picture

875

residents 65 or older (29% of Brownstown)

83%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Jackson County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brownstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brownstown live with someone: 83% 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 343 Brownstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (34% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Brownstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brownstown compared with Jackson County and Indiana

Census figure	Brownstown	Jackson County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	29%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	14%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	5.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,297	$42,599	—

Older residents in towns around Brownstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Seymour, IN	9.7 mi	2,917	39%
Austin, IN	16 mi	724	34%
Salem, IN	19 mi	1,388	42%
Scottsburg, IN	20 mi	1,355	55%
Country Squire Lakes, IN	22 mi	154	57%
Columbus, IN	24 mi	8,266	33%

Hospices serving Brownstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Schneck Medical Center Hospice	Seymour, IN	10 mi	(812) 522-0508
Our Hospice Of South Central Indiana Inc	Columbus, IN	23 mi	(812) 314-8000
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	33 mi	(812) 334-8343
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lawrenceburg	New Albany, IN	41 mi	(930) 888-2110
St Croix Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	43 mi	(812) 590-1575

Nursing homes near Brownstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hoosier Health & Living Community	Brownstown, IN	0.5 mi	4 of 5	97	(812) 358-2504
Covered Bridge Health Campus	Seymour, IN	8.3 mi	5 of 5	78	(812) 523-6405
Lutheran Community Home	Seymour, IN	9.6 mi	5 of 5	95	(812) 522-5927
Seymour Crossing	Seymour, IN	11 mi	5 of 5	115	(812) 522-2416

Straight-line miles from the center of Brownstown. 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 Brownstown

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 41% of the $3,525 monthly median income of Brownstown 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 Brownstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Brownstown?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Brownstown ZIP codes, including Schneck Medical Center Hospice, Our Hospice Of South Central Indiana Inc, Southerncare Indianapolis.

How much does respite care cost in Brownstown?

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 41% of the $3,525 monthly median income of Brownstown 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 Brownstown. 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 Brownstown, IN