Respite Care in Plainfield, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plainfield, IN: the local picture

5,826

residents 65 or older (16% of Plainfield)

72%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Hendricks County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plainfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plainfield live with someone: 72% 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 1,753 Plainfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (29% in Hendricks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Plainfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Plainfield compared with Hendricks County and Indiana

Census figure	Plainfield	Hendricks County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	6.4%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	3.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,321	$68,251	—

Older residents in towns around Plainfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Avon, IN	4.8 mi	3,199	30%
Mooresville, IN	6.3 mi	2,238	59%
Danville, IN	8.0 mi	1,996	31%
Speedway, IN	9.6 mi	1,873	41%
Brownsburg, IN	9.8 mi	4,023	37%
Brooklyn, IN	10 mi	316	34%

Hospices serving Plainfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Intrepid USA Hospice	Avon, IN	5.0 mi	(317) 337-0203
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Indianapolis LLC	Indianapolis, IN	8.2 mi	(317) 718-7422
Life's Journey Of Avon LLC	Indianapolis, IN	8.5 mi	(317) 561-6840
Gentiva Iii	Indianapolis, IN	12 mi	(317) 272-0975
Indiana University Health Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	13 mi	(317) 962-0800

Nursing homes near Plainfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cumberland Trace Health & Living Community	Plainfield, IN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	104	(317) 838-7070
Plainfield Health Care Center	Plainfield, IN	1.1 mi	2 of 5	189	(317) 839-6577
Countryside Meadows	Avon, IN	4.1 mi	3 of 5	171	(317) 495-7200
Washington Healthcare Center	Indianapolis, IN	4.6 mi	4 of 5	94	(317) 244-6848

Straight-line miles from the center of Plainfield. 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 Plainfield

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 $5,277 monthly median income of Plainfield 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 Plainfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Plainfield?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Plainfield ZIP codes, including Intrepid USA Hospice, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Indianapolis LLC, Life's Journey Of Avon LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Plainfield?

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 $5,277 monthly median income of Plainfield 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 Plainfield. 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 Plainfield, IN