Respite Care in Kokomo, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kokomo, IN: the local picture

11,376

residents 65 or older (19% of Kokomo)

54%

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

40%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kokomo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kokomo live with someone: 54% 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 4,438 Kokomo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (37% in Howard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Kokomo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kokomo compared with Howard County and Indiana

Census figure	Kokomo	Howard County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	7.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,778	$52,216	—

Older residents in towns around Kokomo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tipton, IN	13 mi	1,214	36%
Grissom AFB, IN	13 mi	326	52%
Elwood, IN	20 mi	1,285	54%
Peru, IN	21 mi	2,012	40%
Logansport, IN	23 mi	3,067	34%
Sheridan, IN	24 mi	519	32%

Hospices serving Kokomo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Southern Indiana	Kokomo, IN	1.0 mi	(765) 252-2353
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc	Kokomo, IN	1.0 mi	(765) 453-7702
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	2.6 mi	(765) 388-4125
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Central Indiana LLC	Marion, IN	25 mi	(765) 677-0684
The Care Team Hospice	Carmel, IN	34 mi	(317) 214-9459

Nursing homes near Kokomo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kokomo Healthcare Center	Kokomo, IN	0.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(765) 453-5600
Aperion Care Kokomo	Kokomo, IN	1.2 mi	1 of 5	105	(765) 453-4666
Wellbrooke Of Kokomo	Kokomo, IN	2.0 mi	5 of 5	70	(765) 455-4443
North Woods Village	Kokomo, IN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	155	(765) 457-9175

Straight-line miles from the center of Kokomo. 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 Kokomo

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 37% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Kokomo 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 Kokomo: common questions

Which hospices serve Kokomo?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Kokomo ZIP codes, including Compassus-Southern Indiana, Guardian Angel Hospice Inc, Elara Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Kokomo?

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 37% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Kokomo 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 Kokomo. 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 Kokomo

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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 Kokomo, IN