Hospice Support in Newark, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Newark, OH: the local picture

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newark ZIP codes

1,192

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Licking County)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Licking County)

Medicare lists 28 hospices whose service area includes Newark ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Central Ohio in Newark (1.0 mi) and Gentiva in Mount Vernon (22 mi).

2,859 Newark residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Newark compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Newark	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,644	$57,019	—

Older residents in towns around Newark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Heath, OH	3.6 mi	2,410	31%
Granville, OH	4.3 mi	1,174	33%
Hebron, OH	8.0 mi	371	43%
Buckeye Lake, OH	9.8 mi	468	14%
Beechwood Trails, OH	13 mi	610	18%
Johnstown, OH	15 mi	725	30%

Hospices serving Newark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Central Ohio	Newark, OH	1.0 mi	(740) 788-1400
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	22 mi	(740) 263-2248
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	24 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	24 mi	(614) 929-7930
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	24 mi	(740) 454-4274
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	24 mi	(740) 281-2243

Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark

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 $4,054 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Newark?

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 $4,054 monthly median income of Newark 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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