Respite Care in Connersville, IN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Connersville, IN: the local picture

2,574

residents 65 or older (20% of Connersville)

63%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Fayette County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Connersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Connersville live with someone: 63% 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 1,005 Connersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (38% in Fayette County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Connersville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Connersville compared with Fayette County and Indiana

Census figure	Connersville	Fayette County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,375	$46,716	—

Older residents in towns around Connersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Centerville, IN	14 mi	443	32%
Rushville, IN	16 mi	1,148	37%
Brookville, IN	18 mi	542	53%
Richmond, IN	18 mi	6,739	39%
New Castle, IN	22 mi	2,942	36%
Oxford, OH	24 mi	1,885	23%

Hospices serving Connersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reid Health	Richmond, IN	18 mi	(765) 983-3344
Henry County Memorial Hospital Hospice	New Castle, IN	22 mi	(765) 593-2389
Margaret Mary Health Hospice	Batesville, IN	25 mi	(812) 933-5125
Compassus - Indianapolis	Muncie, IN	41 mi	(765) 288-2162
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio	Cincinnati, OH	51 mi	(513) 742-6310

Nursing homes near Connersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caroleton Healthcare Center	Connersville, IN	0.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(765) 825-7514
Hickory Creek At Connersville	Connersville, IN	0.7 mi	5 of 5	36	(765) 825-9771
Majestic Care Of Connersville	Connersville, IN	1.6 mi	1 of 5	113	(765) 825-0543
Heritage House Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Connersville, IN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	98	(765) 825-2148

Straight-line miles from the center of Connersville. 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 Connersville

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 $2,865 monthly median income of Connersville 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 Connersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Connersville?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Connersville ZIP codes, including Reid Health, Henry County Memorial Hospital Hospice, Margaret Mary Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Connersville?

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 $2,865 monthly median income of Connersville 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 Connersville. 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 Connersville, IN