Respite Care Services
Not Everyone Understands What Family Caretaking Entails
Caring for a family member can affect a caregiver’s well-being, emotional health, daily responsibilities, and quality of life. Even the most dedicated family caregivers sometimes need extra help, a fresh perspective, or time to rest and focus on their own needs.
Respite care provides temporary support so family caregivers can step away knowing their loved one continues to receive dependable care at home.
How Guardian Home Care of IN Can Help
Whether support is needed for a few hours or for a longer period, our compassionate caregivers provide dependable in-home respite care based on your loved one’s needs and routines. Care may include personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, meal preparation, homemaking, medication reminders, and other daily support that helps maintain safety and comfort at home.
Our team works with families to understand their care needs, coordinate respite support, and help them explore Medicaid and private pay options. When applicable, we can also provide guidance on eligibility, waiver services, and the next steps for getting started.
Respite Care Services We Offer
Fresh Perspective
Help for Hours or Days
Communication for Peace of Mind
Homemaking and Laundry
Help With Mobility
Personal Hygiene
Meal Preparation
Medication Management
Shopping and Errands
Companionship
Recreational Activities
Does Medicaid Cover In-Home Respite Care Services in Indiana?
Yes. Eligible individuals may receive Medicaid-funded respite care through Indiana waiver programs, including the PathWays Medicaid Waiver for adults age 60 and older and the Health & Wellness Waiver for eligible individuals age 59 and younger. Eligibility depends on Medicaid requirements, care needs, level-of-care criteria, and the applicable waiver program. Guardian Home Care of IN works with Anthem, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare through PathWays and provides eligible respite services based on each individual’s approved service plan.
Not sure if you or your loved one may qualify? Call our team or request a callback for guidance on eligibility, coverage, and next steps to get started.
What Respite Care Services May Be Covered by Indiana Medicaid?
Eligible individuals may receive approved respite care through Indiana Medicaid waiver programs. Depending on the individual’s needs and approved service plan, support may include:
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Help with mobility and transferring
Homemaking and light housekeeping
Meal preparation and daily routines
Nonmedical transportation
Respite care and caregiver support
Companionship and socialization
Attendant care and help with everyday activities
Safety supervision
Funding Options for Respite Care in Indiana
There are a few ways to pay for senior care services in Indiana. Two of the primary options available through Guardian Home Care of IN are Medicaid coverage through PathWays for Aging and private pay. Our team helps seniors and families understand their options and the next steps for getting started.
Steps To Receiving Respite Care With Guardian Home Care of IN
(A) Steps to Receiving Respite Care Through Indiana Medicaid
Complete The Assessment Process
Your loved one’s care needs are assessed to determine eligibility and approved services. Depending on the waiver and available capacity, there may be a waiting period before moving forward.
Choose Your Home Care Provider
Let your loved one’s case manager or service coordinator know you’d like Guardian Home Care of IN to provide approved respite care. Already receiving services? Contact us to discuss switching providers.
Complete Intake and Match Your Caregiver
We complete intake, review your loved one’s approved respite services and care needs, and coordinate the caregiver and next steps for starting care.
Start Receiving Respite Care
Once the required approvals and intake steps are complete, respite care can begin, giving your loved one dependable support and you time away from caregiving responsibilities.
(B) Steps To Receiving Respite Care Using Private Pay
In-Home Assessment
Our team reviews care needs, daily routines, safety considerations, and preferences to develop an individualized respite care plan.
Caregiver Matching
We match and coordinate a caregiver based on your loved one’s care needs, schedule, routines, and preferences.
Start Receiving Respite Care
Once the care plan and caregiver arrangements are in place, respite services can begin with ongoing support from our team.