Hospice Support in Bluffton, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bluffton, OH: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bluffton ZIP codes

105

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Allen County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Allen County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Bluffton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Putnam County Hospice in Ottawa (12 mi) and Mercy Health - Hospice Lima in Lima (14 mi).

285 Bluffton residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bluffton compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Bluffton	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,516	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Bluffton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ada, OH	9.2 mi	390	37%
Ottawa, OH	12 mi	866	43%
Lima, OH	16 mi	5,615	38%
Findlay, OH	17 mi	7,715	39%
Fort Shawnee, OH	20 mi	1,253	23%
Kenton, OH	22 mi	1,505	32%

Hospices serving Bluffton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	12 mi	(419) 523-4449
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	14 mi	(419) 226-9064
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	16 mi	(567) 940-9320
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	17 mi	(419) 423-5351
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	19 mi	(419) 228-2535
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	168 mi	(330) 797-8940

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Bluffton

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 37% of the $3,876 monthly median income of Bluffton 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Bluffton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bluffton?

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 37% of the $3,876 monthly median income of Bluffton 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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