Indian Hills, Kentucky

Respite Care in Indian Hills, KY

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Local figures

Respite Care in Indian Hills, KY: the local picture

809
residents 65 or older (28% of Indian Hills)
80%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jefferson County)
10
Medicare-certified hospices serve Indian Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Indian Hills live with someone: 80% 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 194 Indian Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (33% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Indian Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Indian Hills compared with Jefferson County and Kentucky

Census figureIndian HillsJefferson CountyKentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability24%33%39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%35%30%
Residents 65 or older28%17%17%
Residents 85 or older5.9%1.8%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.8%11%13%
Households with no vehicle3.1%8.7%6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$122,206$52,849—

Older residents in towns around Indian Hills

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Graymoor-Devondale, KY3.1 mi77144%
St. Matthews, KY3.2 mi3,24536%
Jeffersonville, IN3.3 mi8,95031%
Lyndon, KY4.8 mi2,12539%
Prospect, KY5.3 mi1,38414%
Hurstbourne, KY5.5 mi94330%

Hospices serving Indian Hills

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Gentiva IJeffersonville, IN3.8 mi(812) 284-2600
Amedisys HospiceJeffersonville, IN3.8 mi(812) 284-4630
Hosparus, IncLouisville, KY4.7 mi(502) 456-6200
Hosparus Southern IndianaNew Albany, IN8.3 mi(812) 945-4596
Vna Health At HomeBardstown, KY35 mi(502) 349-5500

Nursing homes near Indian Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Sam Swope Care CenterMasonic Home, KY2.4 mi2 of 5136(502) 897-4907
Westport Place Health CampusLouisville, KY2.5 mi5 of 564(502) 893-3033
Clifton HeightsLouisville, KY2.6 mi1 of 5110(502) 897-1646
Sycamore Heights Health And RehabilitationLouisville, KY2.9 mi2 of 596(502) 895-5417

Straight-line miles from the center of Indian Hills. 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 Indian Hills

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,184 monthly median income of Indian Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Indian Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Indian Hills?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Indian Hills ZIP codes, including Gentiva I, Amedisys Hospice, Hosparus, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Indian Hills?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,184 monthly median income of Indian Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Indian Hills. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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.

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