Respite Care in Owensboro, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Owensboro, KY: the local picture

11,457

residents 65 or older (19% of Owensboro)

61%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Daviess County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Owensboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Owensboro live with someone: 61% 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 4,441 Owensboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (36% in Daviess County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Owensboro compared with Daviess County and Kentucky

Census figure	Owensboro	Daviess County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	13%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,967	$51,283	—

Older residents in towns around Owensboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sorgho, KY	5.3 mi	269	32%
Thruston, KY	5.8 mi	271	28%
Masonville, KY	6.8 mi	352	8.2%
Newburgh, IN	21 mi	857	40%
Boonville, IN	22 mi	1,399	37%
Tell City, IN	24 mi	1,637	43%

Hospices serving Owensboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Western Kentucky	Owensboro, KY	2.1 mi	(270) 926-7565
Hospice Of Ohio County	Hartford, KY	22 mi	(270) 298-9507
St Anthony's Hospice Inc	Henderson, KY	25 mi	(270) 826-2326
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Evansville, LLC	Evansville, IN	28 mi	(812) 549-0373
Hosparus Western Kentucky	Madisonville, KY	36 mi	(502) 456-6200

Nursing homes near Owensboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hermitage Care And Rehabilitation Center	Owensboro, KY	0.6 mi	5 of 5	92	(270) 684-4559
Carmel Home	Owensboro, KY	1.3 mi	2 of 5	18	(270) 683-0227
Wellington Parc Of Owensboro	Owensboro, KY	1.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(270) 685-2374
Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Owensboro, KY	1.6 mi	5 of 5	132	(270) 685-3141

Straight-line miles from the center of Owensboro. 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 Owensboro

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,581 monthly median income of Owensboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Owensboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Owensboro?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Owensboro ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Western Kentucky, Hospice Of Ohio County, St Anthony's Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Owensboro?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,581 monthly median income of Owensboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Owensboro. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Owensboro, KY