Respite Care in Lawrence, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lawrence, IN: the local picture

6,134

residents 65 or older (12% of Lawrence)

69%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Marion County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lawrence ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lawrence live with someone: 69% 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 2,185 Lawrence residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (35% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Lawrence ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lawrence compared with Marion County and Indiana

Census figure	Lawrence	Marion County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	12%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	8.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,673	$50,368	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
McCordsville, IN	4.4 mi	1,351	30%
Cumberland, IN	6.0 mi	940	33%
Fishers, IN	6.7 mi	12,478	24%
Fortville, IN	8.6 mi	527	9.1%
Indianapolis, IN	10 mi	115,787	34%
New Palestine, IN	11 mi	448	34%

Hospices serving Lawrence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Paradigm Health	Indianapolis, IN	2.4 mi	(317) 735-6001
Gentiva Ii	Indianapolis, IN	2.4 mi	(317) 381-0095
Elevate Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	4.9 mi	(317) 764-2124
Community Hospice	Fishers, IN	6.4 mi	(317) 621-5900
Traditions Health	Indianapolis, IN	6.6 mi	(463) 202-2926

Nursing homes near Lawrence (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westminster Village North	Indianapolis, IN	1.1 mi	2 of 5	148	(317) 823-6841
Majestic Care Of Mccordsville	Mccordsville, IN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	48	(317) 335-2159
Castleton Health Care Center	Indianapolis, IN	4.0 mi	1 of 5	109	(317) 845-0032
Waters Of Castleton Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Indianapolis, IN	4.2 mi	2 of 5	114	(317) 845-0464

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrence. 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 Lawrence

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 33% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Lawrence 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 Lawrence: common questions

Which hospices serve Lawrence?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Lawrence ZIP codes, including Paradigm Health, Gentiva Ii, Elevate Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lawrence?

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 33% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Lawrence 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 Lawrence. 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 Lawrence, IN