Respite Care in Fortville, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fortville, IN: the local picture

527

residents 65 or older (11% of Fortville)

68%

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

9.1%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Hancock County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fortville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fortville live with someone: 68% 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 48 Fortville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (9.1%) (34% in Hancock County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Fortville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fortville compared with Hancock County and Indiana

Census figure	Fortville	Hancock County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	9.1%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	6.8%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	3.0%	6.2%

Older residents in towns around Fortville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ingalls, IN	3.2 mi	288	55%
McCordsville, IN	4.2 mi	1,351	30%
Fishers, IN	7.0 mi	12,478	24%
Pendleton, IN	7.3 mi	1,016	15%
Lapel, IN	7.5 mi	336	32%
Lawrence, IN	8.6 mi	6,134	37%

Hospices serving Fortville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice	Fishers, IN	6.4 mi	(317) 621-5900
Paradigm Health	Indianapolis, IN	8.8 mi	(317) 735-6001
Gentiva Ii	Indianapolis, IN	8.8 mi	(317) 381-0095
Suburban Hospice, Inc	Noblesville, IN	13 mi	(317) 468-4522
Traditions Health	Indianapolis, IN	15 mi	(463) 202-2926

Nursing homes near Fortville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Mccordsville	Mccordsville, IN	7.4 mi	4 of 5	48	(317) 335-2159
Westminster Village North	Indianapolis, IN	7.5 mi	2 of 5	148	(317) 823-6841
Rawlins House Health & Living Community	Pendleton, IN	8.1 mi	5 of 5	110	(765) 778-7501
Hamilton Trace Of Fishers	Fishers, IN	8.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(317) 813-4444

Straight-line miles from the center of Fortville. 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 Fortville

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. 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 Fortville: common questions

Which hospices serve Fortville?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Fortville ZIP codes, including Community Hospice, Paradigm Health, Gentiva Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Fortville?

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. 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 Fortville. 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.

More near Fortville

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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 Fortville, IN