Respite Care in Kendallville, IN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kendallville, IN: the local picture

1,833

residents 65 or older (17% of Kendallville)

57%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Noble County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kendallville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kendallville live with someone: 57% 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 521 Kendallville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Noble County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kendallville compared with Noble County and Indiana

Census figure	Kendallville	Noble County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	8.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	17%	10%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$54,855	—

Older residents in towns around Kendallville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Avilla, IN	5.7 mi	401	61%
Albion, IN	8.9 mi	414	25%
Garrett, IN	9.4 mi	1,106	49%
Auburn, IN	12 mi	2,397	35%
Lagrange, IN	16 mi	488	44%
Huntertown, IN	16 mi	1,478	45%

Hospices serving Kendallville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne, IN	22 mi	(260) 482-9405
Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne)	Fort Wayne, IN	22 mi	(260) 484-7622
Parkview Hospice	Fort Wayne, IN	25 mi	(260) 373-9800
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana, LLC	Fort Wayne, IN	27 mi	(260) 203-5441
Stillwater Hospice	Fort Wayne, IN	28 mi	(260) 435-3222

Nursing homes near Kendallville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kendallville Manor	Kendallville, IN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(260) 347-4374
Lutheran Life Villages	Kendallville, IN	1.4 mi	5 of 5	99	(260) 347-2256
Orchard Pointe Health Campus	Kendallville, IN	2.0 mi	4 of 5	58	(260) 347-3333
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village	Avilla, IN	4.8 mi	3 of 5	133	(260) 897-2841

Straight-line miles from the center of Kendallville. 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 Kendallville

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 38% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Kendallville 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 Kendallville: common questions

Which hospices serve Kendallville?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Kendallville ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne, Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne), Parkview Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Kendallville?

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 38% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Kendallville 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 Kendallville. 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 Kendallville, IN