Companion Care in Uhrichsville, OH for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Uhrichsville, OH: the local picture

788

residents 65 or older (15% of Uhrichsville)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Tuscarawas County)

1.4%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

12%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Tuscarawas County)

About 300 residents of Uhrichsville aged 65 or older live alone, 40% of older residents in households (31% in Tuscarawas County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

12% of Uhrichsville households have no vehicle (7.4% in Tuscarawas County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 788 Uhrichsville residents aged 65 or older, 106 are 85 or older (13%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

255 Uhrichsville households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 273 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 139 older Uhrichsville residents (19%) live below the poverty line (12% in Tuscarawas County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

Uhrichsville compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Uhrichsville	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	8.8%	8.0%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.4%	7.5%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,786	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Uhrichsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
New Philadelphia, OH	7.4 mi	3,766	31%
Dover, OH	11 mi	3,018	49%
Newcomerstown, OH	16 mi	604	37%
Strasburg, OH	17 mi	688	39%
Wilkshire Hills, OH	17 mi	525	24%
Sugarcreek, OH	17 mi	469	20%

Hospitals near Uhrichsville (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Twin City Medical Center	Dennison, OH	1.5 mi	not rated	(740) 922-2800
Union Hospital	Dover, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	(330) 343-3311
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	19 mi	not rated	(740) 942-8625

Straight-line miles from the center of Uhrichsville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Uhrichsville

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 67% of the $2,149 monthly median income of Uhrichsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Uhrichsville: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Uhrichsville?

About 300 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (31% in Tuscarawas County).

How much does companion care cost in Uhrichsville?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 67% of the $2,149 monthly median income of Uhrichsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Uhrichsville?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Uhrichsville, OH