Respite Care in Huntington, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Huntington, IN: the local picture

2,612

residents 65 or older (15% of Huntington)

56%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Huntington County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Huntington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Huntington live with someone: 56% 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 817 Huntington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Huntington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Huntington compared with Huntington County and Indiana

Census figure	Huntington	Huntington County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	7.0%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	4.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,313	$49,883	—

Older residents in towns around Huntington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Manchester, IN	16 mi	1,155	32%
Ossian, IN	18 mi	903	31%
Wabash, IN	18 mi	2,275	34%
Columbia City, IN	20 mi	1,598	49%
Bluffton, IN	20 mi	1,864	34%
Fort Wayne, IN	24 mi	40,939	32%

Hospices serving Huntington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solace Hospice LLC	Roanoke, IN	9.7 mi	(260) 600-9912
Stillwater Hospice	Fort Wayne, IN	15 mi	(260) 435-3222
Anew Hospice Ft Wayne LLC	Fort Wayne, IN	18 mi	(317) 300-2292
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana, LLC	Fort Wayne, IN	18 mi	(260) 203-5441
Eleos Hospice Care	Fort Wayne, IN	20 mi	(260) 333-5367

Nursing homes near Huntington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Huntington, IN	0.8 mi	2 of 5	85	(260) 356-5713
Hickory Creek At Huntington	Huntington, IN	0.8 mi	5 of 5	36	(260) 356-4867
Envive Of Huntington	Huntington, IN	0.9 mi	2 of 5	55	(260) 358-0047
Heritage Pointe Of Huntington	Huntington, IN	1.7 mi	2 of 5	78	(260) 355-2750

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntington. 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 Huntington

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 43% of the $3,359 monthly median income of Huntington 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 Huntington: common questions

Which hospices serve Huntington?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Huntington ZIP codes, including Solace Hospice LLC, Stillwater Hospice, Anew Hospice Ft Wayne LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Huntington?

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 43% of the $3,359 monthly median income of Huntington 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 Huntington. 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 Huntington, IN