Respite Care in Ellettsville, IN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ellettsville, IN: the local picture

1,087

residents 65 or older (16% of Ellettsville)

74%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Monroe County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ellettsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ellettsville live with someone: 74% 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 526 Ellettsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (29% in Monroe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Ellettsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ellettsville compared with Monroe County and Indiana

Census figure	Ellettsville	Monroe County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	5.8%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	8.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,583	$73,672	—

Older residents in towns around Ellettsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bloomington, IN	7.1 mi	9,136	30%
Smithville-Sanders, IN	13 mi	561	32%
Martinsville, IN	16 mi	2,034	45%
Bloomfield, IN	22 mi	551	36%
Brooklyn, IN	25 mi	316	34%
Bedford, IN	27 mi	3,042	40%

Hospices serving Ellettsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	7.7 mi	(812) 334-8343
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	43 mi	(812) 232-9220
Indiana University Health Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	45 mi	(317) 962-0800
Elara Caring	Indianapolis, IN	48 mi	(317) 537-1140
Helping Hearts Hospice	Washington, IN	50 mi	(812) 254-8950

Nursing homes near Ellettsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center	Ellettsville, IN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	74	(812) 876-6400
Stonecroft Health Campus	Bloomington, IN	4.9 mi	5 of 5	70	(812) 825-0551
Majestic Care Of Bloomington	Bloomington, IN	5.6 mi	3 of 5	158	(812) 339-1657
Mccormick's Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Spencer, IN	6.2 mi	4 of 5	87	(812) 829-3444

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellettsville. 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 Ellettsville

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 29% of the $5,049 monthly median income of Ellettsville 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 Ellettsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Ellettsville?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Ellettsville ZIP codes, including Southerncare Indianapolis, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC, Indiana University Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ellettsville?

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 29% of the $5,049 monthly median income of Ellettsville 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 Ellettsville. 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 Ellettsville, IN