Newburgh, Indiana

Respite Care in Newburgh, IN

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Newburgh for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Newburgh, IN: the local picture

857
residents 65 or older (25% of Newburgh)
76%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Warrick County)
12
Medicare-certified hospices serve Newburgh ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newburgh live with someone: 76% 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 339 Newburgh residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (30% in Warrick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Newburgh ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newburgh compared with Warrick County and Indiana

Census figureNewburghWarrick CountyIndiana
Residents 65+ with a disability40%30%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%25%30%
Residents 65 or older25%19%17%
Residents 85 or older2.2%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.6%6.3%9.1%
Households with no vehicle3.2%3.0%6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,248$61,419—

Older residents in towns around Newburgh

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Chandler, IN6.3 mi31646%
Evansville, IN7.5 mi20,44238%
Melody Hill, IN7.9 mi63034%
Boonville, IN9.2 mi1,39937%
Henderson, KY12 mi5,22646%
Sorgho, KY18 mi26932%

Hospices serving Newburgh

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
St. Croix HospiceNewburgh, IN1.2 mi(812) 250-9094
Compassus - Southwestern IndianaEvansville, IN4.5 mi(812) 909-8707
Aseracare HospiceEvansville, IN4.5 mi(812) 858-1032
Gentiva IEvansville, IN4.5 mi(812) 476-8990
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Evansville, LLCEvansville, IN8.3 mi(812) 549-0373

Nursing homes near Newburgh (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Cypress Grove Rehabilitation CenterNewburgh, IN1.7 mi5 of 590(812) 853-2993
Brickyard Healthcare - Woodlands Care CenterNewburgh, IN1.8 mi4 of 5120(812) 853-9567
Newburgh Health And RehabNewburgh, IN1.9 mi1 of 5114(812) 853-2931
Majestic Care Of NewburghNewburgh, IN2.5 mi1 of 5104(812) 473-4761

Straight-line miles from the center of Newburgh. 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 Newburgh

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 28% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Newburgh 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 Newburgh: common questions

Which hospices serve Newburgh?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Newburgh ZIP codes, including St. Croix Hospice, Compassus - Southwestern Indiana, Aseracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Newburgh?

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 28% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Newburgh 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 Newburgh. 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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