Hospice Support in Richfield, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Richfield, OH: the local picture

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Richfield ZIP codes

85

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

28%

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

24%

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

Medicare lists 23 hospices whose service area includes Richfield ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC in Akron (5.4 mi) and Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron in Fairlawn (5.4 mi).

253 Richfield residents 65 or older live alone (28% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Richfield compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Richfield	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,921	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Richfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Brecksville, OH	5.3 mi	3,490	20%
Montrose-Ghent, OH	5.3 mi	874	16%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	5.9 mi	9,235	40%
Broadview Heights, OH	6.2 mi	4,103	25%
Fairlawn, OH	7.1 mi	1,986	38%
North Royalton, OH	7.9 mi	6,843	26%

Hospices serving Richfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Akron, OH	5.4 mi	(330) 666-5242
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron	Fairlawn, OH	5.4 mi	(330) 873-3468
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	8.6 mi	(330) 864-5700
Caretenders Hospice	Seven Hills, OH	10 mi	(440) 892-6212
Cleveland Clinic Hospice	Independence, OH	10 mi	(216) 444-9819
Suncrest Hospice Cleveland LLC	Independence, OH	10 mi	(216) 859-9020

Straight-line miles from the center of Richfield. 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 Richfield

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 38% of the $3,827 monthly median income of Richfield 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 Richfield: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Richfield?

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 38% of the $3,827 monthly median income of Richfield 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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