Hospice Support in East Palestine, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in East Palestine, OH: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Palestine ZIP codes

343

residents 85 or older (7.3% of all residents)

24%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Columbiana County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes East Palestine ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Southern Care Youngstown in Youngstown (14 mi) and Crossbridge Hospice in Youngstown (14 mi).

254 East Palestine residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

East Palestine compared with Columbiana County and Ohio

Census figure	East Palestine	Columbiana County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	7.3%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,388	$43,367	—

Older residents in towns around East Palestine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Columbiana, OH	7.1 mi	2,187	44%
Calcutta, OH	10 mi	1,458	29%
Ohioville, PA	11 mi	698	19%
Lisbon, OH	12 mi	590	42%
Beaver Falls, PA	13 mi	1,420	43%
Ellwood City, PA	14 mi	1,678	35%

Hospices serving East Palestine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	14 mi	(330) 797-8940
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	14 mi	(330) 899-0180
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	17 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	17 mi	(330) 286-3435
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	24 mi	(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	24 mi	(330) 399-1992

Straight-line miles from the center of East Palestine. 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 East Palestine

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 36% of the $4,032 monthly median income of East Palestine 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 East Palestine: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in East Palestine?

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 36% of the $4,032 monthly median income of East Palestine 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).

More near East Palestine

More senior care near East Palestine

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Other care in East Palestine

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in East Palestine, OH