Respite Care in Indiana, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Indiana, PA: the local picture

1,306

residents 65 or older (9.2% of Indiana)

60%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Indiana County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Indiana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Indiana live with someone: 60% 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 511 Indiana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (37% in Indiana County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Indiana ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Indiana compared with Indiana County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Indiana	Indiana County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,292	$47,369	—

Older residents in towns around Indiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Blairsville, PA	14 mi	711	43%
Nanty-Glo, PA	20 mi	686	43%
Northern Cambria, PA	20 mi	580	34%
Derry, PA	21 mi	639	36%
Vandergrift, PA	22 mi	699	35%
Ford City, PA	22 mi	707	27%

Hospices serving Indiana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	0.3 mi	(724) 463-6340
365 Hospice LLC	Carrolltown, PA	24 mi	(814) 419-4901
Penn Hospice, Inc	Ebensburg, PA	25 mi	(814) 846-4160
Conemaugh Regional Hospice	Johnstown, PA	28 mi	(814) 534-6100
Monarch Hospice	Lower Burrell, PA	30 mi	(724) 335-1600

Nursing homes near Indiana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Communities At Indian Haven,	Indiana, PA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(724) 465-3900
Julia Pound Care Center	Indiana, PA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	96	(724) 464-1600
Beacon Ridge	Indiana, PA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	118	(724) 349-5300
Scenery Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Indiana, PA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(724) 463-8705

Straight-line miles from the center of Indiana. 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 Indiana

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Indiana: common questions

Which hospices serve Indiana?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Indiana ZIP codes, including Vna Family Hospice, 365 Hospice LLC, Penn Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Indiana?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Indiana. 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 Pennsylvania.

More near Indiana

More senior care near Indiana

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Indiana

More for Indiana families

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 Indiana, PA