Respite Care in Vincennes, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vincennes, IN: the local picture

2,766

residents 65 or older (17% of Vincennes)

58%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Knox County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vincennes ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vincennes live with someone: 58% 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 1,046 Vincennes residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (37% in Knox County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Vincennes compared with Knox County and Indiana

Census figure	Vincennes	Knox County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,493	$48,538	—

Older residents in towns around Vincennes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lawrenceville, IL	10 mi	794	41%
Bicknell, IN	13 mi	467	55%
Washington, IN	19 mi	2,238	51%
Princeton, IN	23 mi	1,326	32%
Mount Carmel, IL	23 mi	1,557	47%
Robinson, IL	26 mi	1,306	23%

Hospices serving Vincennes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Samaritan Hospice	Vincennes, IN	0.2 mi	(812) 885-8035
Helping Hearts Hospice	Washington, IN	18 mi	(812) 254-8950
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC	Jasper, IN	38 mi	(812) 482-2012
Gentiva I	Evansville, IN	49 mi	(812) 476-8990
Aseracare Hospice	Evansville, IN	49 mi	(812) 858-1032

Nursing homes near Vincennes (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgepointe Health Campus	Vincennes, IN	0.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(812) 886-9870
Gentle Care Strategies	Vincennes, IN	1.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(812) 882-8292
Lodge Of The Wabash	Vincennes, IN	2.3 mi	2 of 5	70	(812) 882-8787
Aperion Care Vincennes	Vincennes, IN	4.7 mi	1 of 5	170	(812) 882-1783

Straight-line miles from the center of Vincennes. 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 Vincennes

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 40% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Vincennes 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 Vincennes: common questions

Which hospices serve Vincennes?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Vincennes ZIP codes, including Good Samaritan Hospice, Helping Hearts Hospice, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Vincennes?

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 40% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Vincennes 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 Vincennes. 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 Vincennes, IN