Respite Care in Crown Point, IN
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Respite Care in Crown Point, IN: the local picture
Most older adults in Crown Point live with someone: 73% 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 1,633 Crown Point residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Crown Point ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Crown Point compared with Lake County and Indiana
| Census figure | Crown Point | Lake County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.3% | 11% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,914 | $53,273 | — |
Older residents in towns around Crown Point
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield, IN | 4.4 mi | 970 | 25% |
| Merrillville, IN | 4.6 mi | 7,540 | 33% |
| Cedar Lake, IN | 5.5 mi | 2,404 | 36% |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN | 6.5 mi | 1,639 | 23% |
| St. John, IN | 6.7 mi | 4,290 | 32% |
| Schererville, IN | 7.3 mi | 6,515 | 28% |
Hospices serving Crown Point
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditions Health | Crown Point, IN | 1.1 mi | (219) 661-3100 |
| Transitions Crown Point, LLC | Crown Point, IN | 1.1 mi | (317) 954-6600 |
| Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC | Merrillville, IN | 6.0 mi | (219) 769-8648 |
| Providence Hospice, Inc | Saint John, IN | 7.3 mi | (800) 509-2800 |
| Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc | Munster, IN | 13 mi | (219) 922-2732 |
Nursing homes near Crown Point (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Nursing Home | Crown Point, IN | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 55 | (219) 663-2532 |
| Saint Anthony | Crown Point, IN | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 189 | (219) 661-5100 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point LLC | Crown Point, IN | 1.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 70 | (219) 323-8700 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center | Merrillville, IN | 3.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 164 | (219) 736-1310 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Crown Point. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Crown Point
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 30% of the $4,910 monthly median income of Crown Point 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Crown Point: common questions
Which hospices serve Crown Point?
Medicare lists 13 hospices for Crown Point ZIP codes, including Traditions Health, Transitions Crown Point, LLC, Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Crown Point?
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 30% of the $4,910 monthly median income of Crown Point 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 Crown Point. 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.
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