Hospice Support in Middlefield, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Middlefield, OH: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Middlefield ZIP codes

135

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

51%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Geauga County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Geauga County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Middlefield ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Traditions Health in Highland Heights (22 mi) and Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp in Cleveland (27 mi).

430 Middlefield residents 65 or older live alone (51% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Middlefield compared with Geauga County and Ohio

Census figure	Middlefield	Geauga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	21%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	34%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.1%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,657	$68,978	—

Older residents in towns around Middlefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Chardon, OH	11 mi	1,111	36%
Garrettsville, OH	12 mi	610	54%
South Russell, OH	13 mi	830	13%
Bainbridge, OH	15 mi	1,935	19%
Chesterland, OH	16 mi	2,182	14%
Champion Heights, OH	16 mi	1,465	41%

Hospices serving Middlefield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	22 mi	(440) 386-2500
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	27 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	27 mi	(216) 383-2222
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	27 mi	(330) 686-9900
Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC	Valley View, OH	29 mi	(216) 654-9300
Heartland Hospice	Independence, OH	31 mi	(216) 901-1464

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlefield. 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 Middlefield

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Middlefield 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 Middlefield: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Middlefield?

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Middlefield 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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