Respite Care in Eminence, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eminence, KY: the local picture

424

residents 65 or older (16% of Eminence)

71%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Henry County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eminence ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eminence live with someone: 71% 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 204 Eminence residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (40% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Eminence ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eminence compared with Henry County and Kentucky

Census figure	Eminence	Henry County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	40%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	17%	5.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,600	$53,708	—

Older residents in towns around Eminence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Grange, KY	11 mi	1,461	41%
Shelbyville, KY	11 mi	2,339	41%
Simpsonville, KY	14 mi	472	42%
Buckner, KY	15 mi	399	14%
Crestwood, KY	16 mi	696	24%
Middletown, KY	20 mi	2,180	28%

Hospices serving Eminence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	29 mi	(502) 456-6200
Gentiva I	Jeffersonville, IN	31 mi	(812) 284-2600
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	35 mi	(812) 945-4596

Nursing homes near Eminence (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Castle Nursing & Rehab	New Castle, KY	5.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(502) 845-2861
Maple Grove Senior Living LLC	Shelbyville, KY	11 mi	3 of 5	90	(502) 633-3486
Richwood Nursing & Rehab	La Grange, KY	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(502) 222-3186
Crestview Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Shelbyville, KY	11 mi	5 of 5	58	(502) 633-2454

Straight-line miles from the center of Eminence. 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 Eminence

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Eminence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Eminence: common questions

Which hospices serve Eminence?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Eminence ZIP codes, including Hosparus, Inc, Gentiva I, Hosparus Southern Indiana.

How much does respite care cost in Eminence?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Eminence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Eminence. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Eminence, KY