Respite Care in Loogootee, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Loogootee, IN: the local picture

601

residents 65 or older (21% of Loogootee)

56%

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

28%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Loogootee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Loogootee live with someone: 56% 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 164 Loogootee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (35% in Martin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Loogootee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Loogootee compared with Martin County and Indiana

Census figure	Loogootee	Martin County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,710	$45,875	—

Older residents in towns around Loogootee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Washington, IN	13 mi	2,238	51%
Jasper, IN	20 mi	3,119	34%
Bicknell, IN	22 mi	467	55%
Mitchell, IN	24 mi	554	55%
Bloomfield, IN	24 mi	551	36%
Paoli, IN	25 mi	978	45%

Hospices serving Loogootee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Helping Hearts Hospice	Washington, IN	14 mi	(812) 254-8950
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC	Jasper, IN	22 mi	(812) 482-2012
Hoosier Uplands Hospice	Mitchell, IN	24 mi	(812) 849-4447
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	36 mi	(812) 334-8343
St. Croix Hospice	Newburgh, IN	56 mi	(812) 250-9094

Nursing homes near Loogootee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Poplar Care Strategies	Loogootee, IN	0.5 mi	1 of 5	62	(812) 295-4433
Sycamore Care Strategies	Loogootee, IN	10 mi	1 of 5	56	(812) 295-2101
Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center	Odon, IN	12 mi	3 of 5	84	(812) 636-4920
Eastgate Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Washington, IN	13 mi	5 of 5	62	(812) 254-3301

Straight-line miles from the center of Loogootee. 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 Loogootee

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 51% of the $2,893 monthly median income of Loogootee 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 Loogootee: common questions

Which hospices serve Loogootee?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Loogootee ZIP codes, including Helping Hearts Hospice, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC, Hoosier Uplands Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Loogootee?

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 51% of the $2,893 monthly median income of Loogootee 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 Loogootee. 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 Loogootee, IN