Yorktown, Indiana

Respite Care in Yorktown, IN

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Local figures

Respite Care in Yorktown, IN: the local picture

2,186
residents 65 or older (19% of Yorktown)
79%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
28%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Delaware County)
13
Medicare-certified hospices serve Yorktown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yorktown live with someone: 79% 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 596 Yorktown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (34% in Delaware County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Yorktown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yorktown compared with Delaware County and Indiana

Census figureYorktownDelaware CountyIndiana
Residents 65+ with a disability28%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%32%30%
Residents 65 or older19%18%17%
Residents 85 or older2.6%2.1%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.0%8.8%9.1%
Households with no vehicle1.9%7.2%6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$70,772$48,931—

Older residents in towns around Yorktown

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Muncie, IN6.1 mi9,26539%
Alexandria, IN10 mi56740%
Anderson, IN11 mi10,70546%
Albany, IN17 mi85140%
Fairmount, IN18 mi53940%
Pendleton, IN18 mi1,01615%

Hospices serving Yorktown

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Compassus - IndianapolisMuncie, IN4.6 mi(765) 288-2162
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Central Indiana LLCMarion, IN29 mi(765) 677-0684
Paradigm HealthIndianapolis, IN33 mi(317) 735-6001
Gentiva IiIndianapolis, IN33 mi(317) 381-0095
Corsocare Hospice Of Indiana, LLCCarmel, IN36 mi(877) 633-5760

Nursing homes near Yorktown (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Yorktown ManorYorktown, IN1.5 mi4 of 5100(765) 759-7740
Woodlands TheMuncie, IN4.1 mi2 of 5108(765) 289-3451
Westminster Village Muncie IncMuncie, IN4.2 mi5 of 576(765) 288-2155
Morrison Woods Health CampusMuncie, IN4.6 mi4 of 568(765) 286-9066

Straight-line miles from the center of Yorktown. 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 Yorktown

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 25% of the $5,898 monthly median income of Yorktown 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Yorktown: common questions

Which hospices serve Yorktown?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Yorktown ZIP codes, including Compassus - Indianapolis, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Central Indiana LLC, Paradigm Health.

How much does respite care cost in Yorktown?

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 25% of the $5,898 monthly median income of Yorktown 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 Yorktown. 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.

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.

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