Respite Care in Charlestown, IN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Charlestown, IN: the local picture

921

residents 65 or older (11% of Charlestown)

60%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Clark County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Charlestown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Charlestown live with someone: 60% 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 430 Charlestown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (35% in Clark County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Charlestown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Charlestown compared with Clark County and Indiana

Census figure	Charlestown	Clark County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	9.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.0%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,674	$53,132	—

Older residents in towns around Charlestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sellersburg, IN	6.0 mi	2,317	36%
Prospect, KY	6.6 mi	1,384	14%
Jeffersonville, IN	6.9 mi	8,950	31%
Clarksville, IN	9.1 mi	3,568	40%
Indian Hills, KY	9.8 mi	809	24%
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	11 mi	771	44%

Hospices serving Charlestown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carefirst Hospice LLC	Sellersburg, IN	6.6 mi	(812) 748-7433
St Croix Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	(812) 590-1575
Gentiva I	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	(812) 284-2600
Amedisys Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	(812) 284-4630
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lawrenceburg	New Albany, IN	12 mi	(930) 888-2110

Nursing homes near Charlestown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Manor Christian Home Inc	Sellersburg, IN	5.3 mi	4 of 5	57	(812) 246-4866
Sellersburg Healthcare Center	Sellersburg, IN	5.5 mi	4 of 5	110	(812) 246-4272
Rivers Edge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Prospect, KY	6.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(215) 632-5700
Charlestown Place At New Albany	New Albany, IN	7.6 mi	1 of 5	158	(812) 945-5221

Straight-line miles from the center of Charlestown. 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 Charlestown

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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 Charlestown: common questions

Which hospices serve Charlestown?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Charlestown ZIP codes, including Carefirst Hospice LLC, St Croix Hospice, Gentiva I.

How much does respite care cost in Charlestown?

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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 Charlestown. 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 Charlestown, IN