Respite Care in DeMotte, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in DeMotte, IN: the local picture

951

residents 65 or older (22% of DeMotte)

48%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Jasper County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve DeMotte ZIP codes

Most older adults in DeMotte live with someone: 48% 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 391 DeMotte residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (31% in Jasper County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving DeMotte ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

DeMotte compared with Jasper County and Indiana

Census figure	DeMotte	Jasper County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	7.1%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	2.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,479	$46,609	—

Older residents in towns around DeMotte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roselawn, IN	5.9 mi	735	34%
Hebron, IN	8.7 mi	600	20%
Lowell, IN	13 mi	2,445	28%
Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN	14 mi	1,639	23%
Winfield, IN	15 mi	970	25%
Crown Point, IN	16 mi	6,282	28%

Hospices serving DeMotte

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Crown Point, IN	18 mi	(219) 661-3100
Transitions Crown Point, LLC	Crown Point, IN	18 mi	(317) 954-6600
Dunes Hospice LLC	Valparaiso, IN	19 mi	(888) 602-9004
Aseracare Hospice	Valparaiso, IN	19 mi	(219) 462-6398
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana, LLC	Valparaiso, IN	19 mi	(219) 252-4860

Nursing homes near DeMotte (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village	Demotte, IN	0.4 mi	1 of 5	73	(219) 987-7005
Aperion Care Demotte	Demotte, IN	1.2 mi	1 of 5	93	(219) 345-5211
Cedar Creek Health Campus	Lowell, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	58	(219) 696-6750
Lowell Healthcare	Lowell, IN	13 mi	5 of 5	86	(219) 696-7791

Straight-line miles from the center of DeMotte. 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 DeMotte

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 47% of the $3,123 monthly median income of DeMotte 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 DeMotte: common questions

Which hospices serve DeMotte?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for DeMotte ZIP codes, including Traditions Health, Transitions Crown Point, LLC, Dunes Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in DeMotte?

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 47% of the $3,123 monthly median income of DeMotte 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 DeMotte. 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 DeMotte, IN