Hospice Support in Groesbeck, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Groesbeck, OH: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Groesbeck ZIP codes

146

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

22%

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

23%

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

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes Groesbeck ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ohio Living Village Hospice in Cincinnati (4.3 mi) and Constellation Hospice in Cincinnati (9.2 mi).

264 Groesbeck residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Groesbeck compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Groesbeck	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,347	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Groesbeck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
White Oak, OH	1.4 mi	3,503	25%
Northbrook, OH	1.5 mi	1,278	24%
Northgate, OH	1.7 mi	1,277	39%
North College Hill, OH	2.5 mi	1,307	46%
Mount Healthy, OH	2.7 mi	1,296	46%
Dry Ridge, OH	3.1 mi	673	25%

Hospices serving Groesbeck

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Village Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	4.3 mi	(513) 782-2546
Constellation Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	9.2 mi	(513) 504-4987
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	9.2 mi	(513) 636-4663
Avalon Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	10 mi	(513) 904-6189
Northstar Home Hospice LLC	Cincinnati, OH	11 mi	(513) 587-1990
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	12 mi	(513) 831-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Groesbeck. 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 Groesbeck

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 $4,112 monthly median income of Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Groesbeck?

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 $4,112 monthly median income of Groesbeck 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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