Respite Care in Hammond, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hammond, IN: the local picture

10,883

residents 65 or older (14% of Hammond)

74%

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

39%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hammond ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hammond 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 4,176 Hammond residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (32% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Hammond ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hammond compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Hammond	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,697	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Hammond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Calumet City, IL	2.7 mi	5,488	35%
Burnham, IL	3.0 mi	579	34%
East Chicago, IN	3.0 mi	3,676	40%
Whiting, IN	3.8 mi	473	16%
Lansing, IL	4.6 mi	4,442	33%
Munster, IN	5.0 mi	4,918	24%

Hospices serving Hammond

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc	Munster, IN	4.5 mi	(219) 922-2732
Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC	Merrillville, IN	11 mi	(219) 769-8648
Providence Hospice, Inc	Saint John, IN	12 mi	(800) 509-2800
Traditions Health	Crown Point, IN	15 mi	(219) 661-3100
Transitions Crown Point, LLC	Crown Point, IN	15 mi	(317) 954-6600

Nursing homes near Hammond (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Health & Rehab	East Chicago, IN	1.5 mi	1 of 5	106	(219) 397-0380
Bria Of River Oaks	Burnham, IL	3.2 mi	1 of 5	309	(708) 862-1260
Munster Med-Inn	Munster, IN	3.6 mi	not rated	225	(219) 836-8300
Thryve Of South Holland	South Holland, IL	4.2 mi	3 of 5	216	(708) 895-3255

Straight-line miles from the center of Hammond. 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 Hammond

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 37% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Hammond 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 Hammond: common questions

Which hospices serve Hammond?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Hammond ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc, Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana LLC, Providence Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hammond?

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 37% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Hammond 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 Hammond. 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 Hammond

More senior care near Hammond

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Other care in Hammond

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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 Hammond, IN