Hospice Support in Dry Ridge, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dry Ridge, OH: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dry Ridge ZIP codes

47

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

25%

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

13%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hamilton County)

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes Dry Ridge ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ohio Living Village Hospice in Cincinnati (7.4 mi) and Ahc Home Health Of Cincinnati LLC in Cincinnati (9.3 mi).

168 Dry Ridge residents 65 or older live alone (25% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dry Ridge compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Dry Ridge	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,153	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Dry Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Taylor Creek, OH	2.5 mi	661	21%
Northgate, OH	2.7 mi	1,277	39%
Groesbeck, OH	3.1 mi	1,239	22%
Northbrook, OH	3.4 mi	1,278	24%
White Oak, OH	3.6 mi	3,503	25%
Mount Healthy Heights, OH	4.1 mi	191	48%

Hospices serving Dry Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Village Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	7.4 mi	(513) 782-2546
Ahc Home Health Of Cincinnati LLC	Cincinnati, OH	9.3 mi	(513) 832-6900
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	12 mi	(513) 636-4663
Avalon Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	13 mi	(513) 904-6189
Northstar Home Hospice LLC	Cincinnati, OH	14 mi	(513) 587-1990
Suncrest Hospice	West Chester, OH	14 mi	(513) 577-0810

Straight-line miles from the center of Dry Ridge. 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 Dry Ridge

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 30% of the $4,763 monthly median income of Dry Ridge 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 Dry Ridge: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dry Ridge?

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 30% of the $4,763 monthly median income of Dry Ridge 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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