Respite Care in Clinton, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clinton, IN: the local picture

1,083

residents 65 or older (23% of Clinton)

59%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Vermillion County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clinton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clinton 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 455 Clinton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (42% in Vermillion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Clinton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clinton compared with Vermillion County and Indiana

Census figure	Clinton	Vermillion County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	13%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,038	$38,828	—

Older residents in towns around Clinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Terre Haute, IN	8.8 mi	1,109	40%
Rockville, IN	12 mi	693	38%
Terre Haute, IN	14 mi	9,208	41%
Paris, IL	15 mi	1,757	31%
Brazil, IN	18 mi	1,450	46%
Marshall, IL	24 mi	896	23%

Hospices serving Clinton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc	Terre Haute, IN	12 mi	(812) 234-2515
Gentiva I	Terre Haute, IN	18 mi	(812) 478-3250
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	18 mi	(812) 232-9220
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	58 mi	(812) 334-8343
Franciscan Hospice Care	Lafayette, IN	60 mi	(765) 423-6224

Nursing homes near Clinton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clinton Gardens	Clinton, IN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(765) 832-2491
Vermillion Convalescent Center	Clinton, IN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	100	(765) 832-3573
Majestic Care Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	11 mi	2 of 5	104	(812) 466-5217
Providence Health Care Center	St Mary Of The Woods, IN	11 mi	2 of 5	70	(812) 535-4001

Straight-line miles from the center of Clinton. 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 Clinton

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 58% of the $2,503 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton: common questions

Which hospices serve Clinton?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Clinton ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc, Gentiva I, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Clinton?

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 58% of the $2,503 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton. 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 Clinton

More senior care near Clinton

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Clinton

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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 Clinton, IN