Hospice Support in Gahanna, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Gahanna, OH: the local picture

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gahanna ZIP codes

651

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

27%

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

24%

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

Medicare lists 29 hospices whose service area includes Gahanna ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heartland Hospice in Columbus (0.4 mi) and Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC in Gahanna (0.4 mi).

1,547 Gahanna residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Gahanna compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Gahanna	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	7.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,831	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Gahanna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Huber Ridge, OH	4.3 mi	410	12%
Whitehall, OH	4.7 mi	2,418	39%
Bexley, OH	5.7 mi	1,743	26%
Westerville, OH	6.2 mi	8,306	30%
New Albany, OH	6.6 mi	1,425	13%
Columbus, OH	6.6 mi	103,532	36%

Hospices serving Gahanna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 929-7930
Faith & Family Supportive Care & Hospice Inc	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 755-2347
Gentiva I	Columbus, OH	1.6 mi	(614) 414-0500
Caretenders Hospice	Columbus, OH	4.3 mi	(614) 210-1150
Luminary Hospice	Columbus, OH	4.3 mi	(614) 695-5696

Straight-line miles from the center of Gahanna. 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 Gahanna

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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 Gahanna: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Gahanna?

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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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