Hospice Support in North Olmsted, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North Olmsted, OH: the local picture

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Olmsted ZIP codes

751

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (37% in Cuyahoga County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)

Medicare lists 30 hospices whose service area includes North Olmsted ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Comfort Heart Hospice in North Olmsted (0.5 mi) and Buckeye Hospice Care LLC in North Olmsted (0.5 mi).

1,922 North Olmsted residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Olmsted compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	North Olmsted	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,187	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around North Olmsted

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Westlake, OH	2.5 mi	8,559	30%
Olmsted Falls, OH	3.5 mi	2,017	38%
Fairview Park, OH	3.9 mi	3,512	36%
Berea, OH	4.3 mi	3,250	40%
Avon, OH	4.9 mi	4,350	35%
Bay Village, OH	5.1 mi	3,116	35%

Hospices serving North Olmsted

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Heart Hospice	North Olmsted, OH	0.5 mi	(440) 471-4078
Buckeye Hospice Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	0.5 mi	(440) 377-6037
Nivalis Hospice	Westlake, OH	2.7 mi	(440) 462-2600
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Berea, OH	4.4 mi	(440) 835-2220
Cypress Hospice LLC	Berea, OH	4.4 mi	(855) 324-9889
O'neill Healthcare - Hospice	Bay Village, OH	4.8 mi	(440) 328-8141

Straight-line miles from the center of North Olmsted. 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 North Olmsted

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 27% of the $5,266 monthly median income of North Olmsted 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 North Olmsted: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North Olmsted?

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 27% of the $5,266 monthly median income of North Olmsted 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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