Lebanon, Indiana

Respite Care in Lebanon, IN

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Local figures

Respite Care in Lebanon, IN: the local picture

3,015
residents 65 or older (17% of Lebanon)
65%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Boone County)
26
Medicare-certified hospices serve Lebanon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lebanon live with someone: 65% 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 1,131 Lebanon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (30% in Boone County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Lebanon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lebanon compared with Boone County and Indiana

Census figureLebanonBoone CountyIndiana
Residents 65+ with a disability40%30%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%27%30%
Residents 65 or older17%15%17%
Residents 85 or older2.5%1.8%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%8.7%9.1%
Households with no vehicle4.7%2.4%6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,000$66,497—

Older residents in towns around Lebanon

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Whitestown, IN5.9 mi1,02527%
Zionsville, IN7.3 mi4,81626%
Pittsboro, IN11 mi34435%
Sheridan, IN14 mi51932%
Brownsburg, IN14 mi4,02337%
Westfield, IN16 mi6,95722%

Hospices serving Lebanon

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
St. Croix HospiceIndianapolis, IN14 mi(317) 721-2577
Elara CaringIndianapolis, IN14 mi(317) 537-1140
Compassus-Indianapolis MetroIndianapolis, IN14 mi(317) 829-2124
Gentiva IiiIndianapolis, IN16 mi(317) 272-0975
Aseracare HospiceIndianapolis, IN17 mi(317) 337-0439

Nursing homes near Lebanon (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Waters Of Lebanon, TheLebanon, IN1.3 mi1 of 564(765) 482-6391
Signature Healthcare At ParkwoodLebanon, IN1.7 mi5 of 5106(765) 482-6400
Homewood Health CampusLebanon, IN3.2 mi2 of 568(765) 482-2076
Restoracy Of Whitestown, TheWhitestown, IN6.2 mi5 of 572(317) 769-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Lebanon. 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 Lebanon

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 39% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Lebanon 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Lebanon: common questions

Which hospices serve Lebanon?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Lebanon ZIP codes, including St. Croix Hospice, Elara Caring, Compassus-Indianapolis Metro.

How much does respite care cost in Lebanon?

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 39% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Lebanon 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 Lebanon. 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.

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.

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