Hospice Support in Delphos, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Delphos, OH: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Delphos ZIP codes

309

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

36%

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

38%

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

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Delphos ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Chp Home Care & Hospice in Van Wert (13 mi) and Mercy Health - Hospice Lima in Lima (14 mi).

556 Delphos 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.

Delphos compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Delphos	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,083	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Delphos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Van Wert, OH	13 mi	2,062	33%
Lima, OH	14 mi	5,615	38%
Fort Shawnee, OH	15 mi	1,253	23%
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	43%
St. Marys, OH	21 mi	1,371	42%
Wapakoneta, OH	21 mi	2,093	39%

Hospices serving Delphos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	13 mi	(419) 238-9223
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	14 mi	(419) 226-9064
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	15 mi	(567) 940-9320
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	16 mi	(419) 228-2535
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	19 mi	(419) 523-4449
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	39 mi	(419) 423-5351

Straight-line miles from the center of Delphos. 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 Delphos

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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 Delphos: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Delphos?

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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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