Respite Care in Richmond, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Richmond, IN: the local picture

6,739

residents 65 or older (19% of Richmond)

63%

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

39%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Richmond ZIP codes

Most older adults in Richmond live with someone: 63% 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 2,448 Richmond residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (36% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Richmond compared with Wayne County and Indiana

Census figure	Richmond	Wayne County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.9%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,698	$45,288	—

Older residents in towns around Richmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Centerville, IN	5.8 mi	443	32%
Lake Lakengren, OH	15 mi	681	21%
Eaton, OH	15 mi	1,812	47%
Connersville, IN	18 mi	2,574	41%
Arcanum, OH	21 mi	469	41%
Greenville, OH	24 mi	3,033	34%

Hospices serving Richmond

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reid Health	Richmond, IN	0.1 mi	(765) 983-3344
Henry County Memorial Hospital Hospice	New Castle, IN	26 mi	(765) 593-2389
Compassus - Indianapolis	Muncie, IN	39 mi	(765) 288-2162
Keystone Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	66 mi	(317) 805-4711
Adoration Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	69 mi	(317) 844-8700

Nursing homes near Richmond (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forest Park Health Campus	Richmond, IN	1.7 mi	3 of 5	70	(765) 966-5705
Willows Of Richmond	Richmond, IN	2.0 mi	2 of 5	87	(765) 962-3543
Rosebud Village	Richmond, IN	2.0 mi	3 of 5	110	(765) 935-4440
Springs Of Richmond, The	Richmond, IN	2.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(765) 935-0135

Straight-line miles from the center of Richmond. 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 Richmond

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 42% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond: common questions

Which hospices serve Richmond?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Richmond ZIP codes, including Reid Health, Henry County Memorial Hospital Hospice, Compassus - Indianapolis.

How much does respite care cost in Richmond?

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 42% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond. 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.

More near Richmond

More senior care near Richmond

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Richmond

More for Richmond families

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 Richmond, IN