Hospice Support in Salem Heights, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Salem Heights, OH: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Salem Heights ZIP codes

67

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Hamilton County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hamilton County)

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes Salem Heights ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Crossbridge Hospice in Cincinnati (5.6 mi) and Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati) in Cincinnati (6.1 mi).

176 Salem Heights residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Salem Heights compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Salem Heights	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,773	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Salem Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fruit Hill, OH	1.0 mi	652	20%
Sherwood, OH	1.8 mi	690	16%
Forestville, OH	2.4 mi	2,944	34%
Turpin Hills, OH	2.9 mi	757	21%
Cherry Grove, OH	3.5 mi	457	23%
Dry Run, OH	3.9 mi	1,231	4.6%

Hospices serving Salem Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossbridge Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	5.6 mi	(513) 458-5545
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	6.1 mi	(513) 831-5800
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	6.9 mi	(513) 636-4663
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	8.5 mi	(513) 770-0820
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	9.7 mi	(859) 301-4600
Northstar Home Hospice LLC	Cincinnati, OH	10 mi	(513) 587-1990

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem Heights. 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 Salem Heights

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 33% of the $4,398 monthly median income of Salem Heights 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 Salem Heights: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Salem Heights?

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 33% of the $4,398 monthly median income of Salem Heights 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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