Respite Care in Chandler, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chandler, IN: the local picture

316

residents 65 or older (7.9% of Chandler)

59%

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

46%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chandler ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chandler live with someone: 59% 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 146 Chandler residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (30% in Warrick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Chandler ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chandler compared with Warrick County and Indiana

Census figure	Chandler	Warrick County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.9%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	6.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	3.0%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,150	$61,419	—

Older residents in towns around Chandler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Boonville, IN	4.6 mi	1,399	37%
Newburgh, IN	6.3 mi	857	40%
Melody Hill, IN	7.6 mi	630	34%
Evansville, IN	9.4 mi	20,442	38%
Henderson, KY	18 mi	5,226	46%
Fort Branch, IN	18 mi	466	39%

Hospices serving Chandler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Southwestern Indiana	Evansville, IN	7.7 mi	(812) 909-8707
Gentiva I	Evansville, IN	7.7 mi	(812) 476-8990
Heritage Hospice Inc	Evansville, IN	11 mi	(812) 475-9712
Deaconess Hospice	Evansville, IN	11 mi	(812) 450-7021
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Evansville, LLC	Evansville, IN	11 mi	(812) 549-0373

Nursing homes near Chandler (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center	Newburgh, IN	4.6 mi	5 of 5	90	(812) 853-2993
Brickyard Healthcare - Woodlands Care Center	Newburgh, IN	4.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(812) 853-9567
Transcendent Healthcare Of Boonville	Boonville, IN	5.3 mi	1 of 5	102	(812) 897-1375
Hamilton Pointe Health And Rehab	Newburgh, IN	5.6 mi	2 of 5	115	(812) 858-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Chandler. 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 Chandler

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 51% of the $2,846 monthly median income of Chandler 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 Chandler: common questions

Which hospices serve Chandler?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Chandler ZIP codes, including Compassus - Southwestern Indiana, Gentiva I, Heritage Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Chandler?

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 51% of the $2,846 monthly median income of Chandler 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 Chandler. 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 Chandler

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Other care in Chandler

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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 Chandler, IN