Respite Care in Greenwood, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Greenwood, IN: the local picture

10,088

residents 65 or older (15% of Greenwood)

74%

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

29%

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

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Greenwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Greenwood 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 2,767 Greenwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (31% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving Greenwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Greenwood compared with Johnson County and Indiana

Census figure	Greenwood	Johnson County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,463	$60,044	—

Older residents in towns around Greenwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Whiteland, IN	2.9 mi	892	33%
Whiteland, IN	3.7 mi	684	29%
Bargersville, IN	6.7 mi	1,106	24%
Beech Grove, IN	7.8 mi	2,486	45%
Franklin, IN	8.0 mi	4,055	41%
Indianapolis, IN	12 mi	115,787	34%

Hospices serving Greenwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kindred Hospice	Greenwood, IN	1.5 mi	(317) 788-0300
Anew Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	(317) 300-2292
Enlight Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	(317) 721-2726
Franciscan Hospice Care	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	(317) 528-2092
Main Street Hospice, LLC	Franklin, IN	8.5 mi	(317) 736-0055

Nursing homes near Greenwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenwood Village South	Greenwood, IN	0.2 mi	5 of 5	137	(317) 859-4444
Greenwood Health And Living Community	Greenwood, IN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	111	(317) 881-3535
Greenwood Healthcare Center	Greenwood, IN	2.4 mi	2 of 5	185	(317) 888-4948
University Heights Health And Living Community	Indianapolis, IN	2.7 mi	4 of 5	176	(317) 885-7050

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenwood. 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 Greenwood

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 $5,122 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Greenwood?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for Greenwood ZIP codes, including Kindred Hospice, Anew Hospice, Enlight Hospice & Palliative Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Greenwood?

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 $5,122 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood. 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 Greenwood, IN