Respite Care in Griffith, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Griffith, IN: the local picture

2,974

residents 65 or older (18% of Griffith)

67%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Griffith ZIP codes

Most older adults in Griffith live with someone: 67% 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 873 Griffith residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Griffith ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Griffith compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Griffith	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,179	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Griffith

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland, IN	2.2 mi	5,096	31%
Ross, IN	2.6 mi	1,051	40%
Schererville, IN	3.1 mi	6,515	28%
Munster, IN	4.4 mi	4,918	24%
Dyer, IN	4.9 mi	4,196	21%
Gary, IN	5.9 mi	12,880	37%

Hospices serving Griffith

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC	Merrillville, IN	4.4 mi	(219) 769-8648
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc	Munster, IN	4.4 mi	(219) 922-2732
Providence Hospice, Inc	Saint John, IN	6.0 mi	(800) 509-2800
Traditions Health	Crown Point, IN	8.0 mi	(219) 661-3100
Transitions Crown Point, LLC	Crown Point, IN	8.0 mi	(317) 954-6600

Nursing homes near Griffith (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village	Munster, IN	4.3 mi	3 of 5	112	(219) 934-0590
Aperion Care Tolleston Park	Gary, IN	4.5 mi	1 of 5	178	(219) 977-2600
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC	Dyer, IN	4.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(219) 515-4700
Great Lakes Healthcare Center	Dyer, IN	4.8 mi	2 of 5	134	(219) 322-3555

Straight-line miles from the center of Griffith. 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 Griffith

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 30% of the $4,932 monthly median income of Griffith 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 Griffith: common questions

Which hospices serve Griffith?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Griffith ZIP codes, including Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC, Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc, Providence Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Griffith?

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 30% of the $4,932 monthly median income of Griffith 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 Griffith. 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 Griffith

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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 Griffith, IN