Respite Care in Zionsville, IN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Zionsville, IN: the local picture

4,816

residents 65 or older (15% of Zionsville)

75%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Boone County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Zionsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Zionsville live with someone: 75% 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 1,235 Zionsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (30% in Boone County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Zionsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Zionsville compared with Boone County and Indiana

Census figure	Zionsville	Boone County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	8.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	2.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,909	$66,497	—

Older residents in towns around Zionsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whitestown, IN	3.0 mi	1,025	27%
Lebanon, IN	7.3 mi	3,015	40%
Carmel, IN	9.4 mi	14,993	20%
Westfield, IN	9.5 mi	6,957	22%
Sheridan, IN	11 mi	519	32%
Pittsboro, IN	11 mi	344	35%

Hospices serving Zionsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 721-2577
Elara Caring	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 537-1140
Compassus-Indianapolis Metro	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 829-2124
Accentcare Hospice And Palliative Care Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 885-4200
Adoration Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	9.9 mi	(317) 844-8700

Nursing homes near Zionsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Restoracy Of Whitestown, The	Whitestown, IN	1.7 mi	5 of 5	72	(317) 769-8888
Zionsville Meadows	Zionsville, IN	3.7 mi	5 of 5	167	(317) 873-5205
Hoosier Village	Indianapolis, IN	5.7 mi	4 of 5	24	(317) 873-3349
Waters Of Lebanon, The	Lebanon, IN	6.3 mi	1 of 5	64	(765) 482-6391

Straight-line miles from the center of Zionsville. 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 Zionsville

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 20% of the $7,492 monthly median income of Zionsville 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 Zionsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Zionsville?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Zionsville ZIP codes, including St. Croix Hospice, Elara Caring, Compassus-Indianapolis Metro.

How much does respite care cost in Zionsville?

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 20% of the $7,492 monthly median income of Zionsville 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 Zionsville. 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 Zionsville, IN