Respite Care in Jasper, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jasper, IN: the local picture

3,119

residents 65 or older (20% of Jasper)

63%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Dubois County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jasper ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jasper live with someone: 63% 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 968 Jasper residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in Dubois County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Jasper ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jasper compared with Dubois County and Indiana

Census figure	Jasper	Dubois County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	9.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,050	$51,425	—

Older residents in towns around Jasper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huntingburg, IN	6.5 mi	838	33%
Santa Claus, IN	19 mi	615	27%
Loogootee, IN	20 mi	601	28%
Washington, IN	22 mi	2,238	51%
Paoli, IN	28 mi	978	45%
Boonville, IN	31 mi	1,399	37%

Hospices serving Jasper

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC	Jasper, IN	2.3 mi	(812) 482-2012
St. Croix Hospice	Newburgh, IN	39 mi	(812) 250-9094
Compassus - Southwestern Indiana	Evansville, IN	42 mi	(812) 909-8707
Gentiva I	Evansville, IN	42 mi	(812) 476-8990
Aseracare Hospice	Evansville, IN	42 mi	(812) 858-1032

Nursing homes near Jasper (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cathedral Health Care Center	Jasper, IN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	65	(812) 482-6603
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Northwood	Jasper, IN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	107	(812) 482-1722
Timbers Of Jasper The	Jasper, IN	1.5 mi	4 of 5	94	(812) 482-6161
St Charles Health Campus	Jasper, IN	1.6 mi	5 of 5	68	(812) 634-6570

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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 36% of the $4,004 monthly median income of Jasper 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 Jasper: common questions

Which hospices serve Jasper?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Jasper ZIP codes, including Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC, St. Croix Hospice, Compassus - Southwestern Indiana.

How much does respite care cost in Jasper?

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 36% of the $4,004 monthly median income of Jasper 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 Jasper. 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 Jasper

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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 Jasper, IN