Hospice Support in Lima, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lima, OH: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lima ZIP codes

763

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

38%

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

39%

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

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Lima ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Legacy Hospice Inc in Lima (1.5 mi) and Mercy Health - Hospice Lima in Lima (1.8 mi).

2,000 Lima residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lima compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Lima	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,784	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Lima

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fort Shawnee, OH	4.6 mi	1,253	23%
Wapakoneta, OH	13 mi	2,093	39%
Delphos, OH	14 mi	1,688	36%
Ada, OH	15 mi	390	37%
Bluffton, OH	16 mi	887	35%
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	43%

Hospices serving Lima

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	1.5 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	1.8 mi	(419) 226-9064
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	4.6 mi	(419) 228-2535
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	20 mi	(419) 523-4449
Grand Lake Hospice	Saint Marys, OH	20 mi	(419) 394-7434
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	27 mi	(419) 238-9223

Straight-line miles from the center of Lima. 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 Lima

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lima?

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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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