Hospice Support in Mogadore, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Mogadore, OH: the local picture

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mogadore ZIP codes

71

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

23%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)

Medicare lists 27 hospices whose service area includes Mogadore ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC in Akron (5.9 mi) and Summa Hospice in Akron (6.2 mi).

210 Mogadore residents 65 or older live alone (23% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Mogadore compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Mogadore	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,250	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Mogadore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lakemore, OH	2.2 mi	826	34%
Tallmadge, OH	3.8 mi	4,343	30%
Brimfield, OH	4.2 mi	499	44%
Munroe Falls, OH	6.2 mi	1,585	36%
Akron, OH	6.3 mi	30,360	39%
Uniontown, OH	6.4 mi	1,508	25%

Hospices serving Mogadore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	5.9 mi	(330) 564-1444
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	6.2 mi	(234) 200-1210
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	6.2 mi	(330) 899-9100
Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC	Munroe Falls, OH	6.4 mi	(330) 443-9800
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	8.4 mi	(216) 916-1110
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	9.7 mi	(330) 864-5700

Straight-line miles from the center of Mogadore. 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 Mogadore

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 39% of the $3,688 monthly median income of Mogadore 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 Mogadore: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Mogadore?

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 39% of the $3,688 monthly median income of Mogadore 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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