Respite Care in Cicero, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cicero, IN: the local picture

905

residents 65 or older (16% of Cicero)

65%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Hamilton County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cicero ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cicero live with someone: 65% 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 282 Cicero residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (23% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Cicero ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cicero compared with Hamilton County and Indiana

Census figure	Cicero	Hamilton County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	23%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	4.6%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	2.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,984	$76,143	—

Older residents in towns around Cicero

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Noblesville, IN	6.1 mi	10,101	28%
Westfield, IN	8.6 mi	6,957	22%
Sheridan, IN	9.8 mi	519	32%
Tipton, IN	11 mi	1,214	36%
Fishers, IN	12 mi	12,478	24%
Lapel, IN	12 mi	336	32%

Hospices serving Cicero

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suburban Hospice, Inc	Noblesville, IN	4.6 mi	(317) 468-4522
Legacy Hospice LLC	Carmel, IN	12 mi	(317) 453-5863
Anchor Of Hope Hospice	Carmel, IN	12 mi	(317) 668-1011
Community Hospice	Fishers, IN	12 mi	(317) 621-5900
Paradigm Health	Indianapolis, IN	16 mi	(317) 735-6001

Nursing homes near Cicero (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbour Manor Health & Living Community	Noblesville, IN	4.8 mi	4 of 5	129	(317) 773-9205
Riverwalk Village	Noblesville, IN	5.2 mi	4 of 5	169	(317) 773-3760
Maple Park Village	Westfield, IN	6.9 mi	2 of 5	106	(317) 896-2515
Wellbrooke Of Westfield	Westfield, IN	7.4 mi	5 of 5	70	(317) 804-8044

Straight-line miles from the center of Cicero. 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 Cicero

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 40% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Cicero 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 Cicero: common questions

Which hospices serve Cicero?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Cicero ZIP codes, including Suburban Hospice, Inc, Legacy Hospice LLC, Anchor Of Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cicero?

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 40% of the $3,665 monthly median income of Cicero 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 Cicero. 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 Cicero

More senior care near Cicero

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Cicero

More for Cicero families

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 Cicero, IN