Hospice Support in Columbus, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Columbus, OH: the local picture

49

Medicare-certified hospices serve Columbus ZIP codes

10,518

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

36%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Franklin County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

Medicare lists 49 hospices whose service area includes Columbus ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare in Columbus (1.6 mi) and Mount Carmel Hospice in Columbus (3.0 mi).

36,367 Columbus residents 65 or older live alone (36% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Columbus compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Columbus	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	7.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,772	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Columbus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Grandview Heights, OH	2.9 mi	949	30%
Bexley, OH	3.0 mi	1,743	26%
Whitehall, OH	5.4 mi	2,418	39%
Upper Arlington, OH	5.5 mi	6,409	32%
Gahanna, OH	6.6 mi	5,943	27%
Worthington, OH	8.0 mi	3,273	38%

Hospices serving Columbus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare	Columbus, OH	1.6 mi	(614) 355-1100
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	3.0 mi	(614) 234-0200
Summit Hospice	Grandview Heights, OH	3.2 mi	(614) 370-4453
Zusman Community Hospice	Columbus, OH	3.6 mi	(614) 559-0350
Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus	Columbus, OH	5.1 mi	(614) 566-5377
Gentiva I	Columbus, OH	5.2 mi	(614) 414-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbus. 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 Columbus

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 35% of the $4,148 monthly median income of Columbus 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 Columbus: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Columbus?

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 35% of the $4,148 monthly median income of Columbus 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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