Respite Care in Warsaw, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Warsaw, IN: the local picture

2,538

residents 65 or older (15% of Warsaw)

69%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kosciusko County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Warsaw ZIP codes

Most older adults in Warsaw live with someone: 69% 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 967 Warsaw residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in Kosciusko County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Warsaw ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Warsaw compared with Kosciusko County and Indiana

Census figure	Warsaw	Kosciusko County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,275	$49,865	—

Older residents in towns around Warsaw

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winona Lake, IN	2.7 mi	788	15%
Syracuse, IN	13 mi	539	25%
Nappanee, IN	16 mi	964	32%
North Manchester, IN	17 mi	1,155	32%
Ligonier, IN	20 mi	422	40%
Columbia City, IN	20 mi	1,598	49%

Hospices serving Warsaw

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cherish Hospice	Warsaw, IN	0.2 mi	(317) 418-8556
Goshen Home Care And Hospice	Goshen, IN	23 mi	(574) 364-2700
Gentiva Iii	Rochester, IN	24 mi	(574) 224-4673
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana LLC	Elkhart, IN	30 mi	(574) 350-4977
Stillwater Hospice	Fort Wayne, IN	31 mi	(260) 435-3222

Nursing homes near Warsaw (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paddock Springs	Warsaw, IN	0.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(574) 658-9455
Warsaw Meadows	Warsaw, IN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	80	(574) 267-8922
Mason Health Care Center	Warsaw, IN	1.2 mi	2 of 5	105	(574) 371-2500
Miller's Merry Manor	Warsaw, IN	2.0 mi	4 of 5	137	(574) 267-8196

Straight-line miles from the center of Warsaw. 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 Warsaw

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 35% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Warsaw 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 Warsaw: common questions

Which hospices serve Warsaw?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Warsaw ZIP codes, including Cherish Hospice, Goshen Home Care And Hospice, Gentiva Iii.

How much does respite care cost in Warsaw?

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 35% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Warsaw 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 Warsaw. 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 Warsaw

More senior care near Warsaw

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Warsaw

More for Warsaw 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 Warsaw, IN