Hospice Support in McDonald, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in McDonald, OH: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve McDonald ZIP codes

94

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

35%

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

38%

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

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes McDonald ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Patriot Hospice Inc in Girard (1.6 mi) and Hospice Of The Valley, Inc in Girard (1.6 mi).

236 McDonald residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

McDonald compared with Trumbull County and Ohio

Census figure	McDonald	Trumbull County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,159	$46,417	—

Older residents in towns around McDonald

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Girard, OH	1.4 mi	1,920	39%
Niles, OH	2.3 mi	4,262	39%
Mineral Ridge, OH	2.6 mi	1,054	28%
Austintown, OH	5.0 mi	6,978	37%
Howland Center, OH	6.0 mi	1,160	35%
Youngstown, OH	6.0 mi	10,806	43%

Hospices serving McDonald

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	1.6 mi	(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	1.6 mi	(330) 399-1992
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	(330) 286-3435
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	(330) 759-3903
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	10 mi	(330) 899-0180

Straight-line miles from the center of McDonald. 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 McDonald

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 34% of the $4,180 monthly median income of McDonald 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 McDonald: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in McDonald?

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 34% of the $4,180 monthly median income of McDonald 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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