Hospice Support in Shaker Heights, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Shaker Heights, OH: the local picture

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shaker Heights ZIP codes

841

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

37%

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

25%

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

Medicare lists 39 hospices whose service area includes Shaker Heights ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Emunah Hospice LLC in Beachwood (1.4 mi) and Harmony Hospice Care in Beachwood (1.4 mi).

2,287 Shaker Heights residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Shaker Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Shaker Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,849	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Shaker Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
University Heights, OH	1.5 mi	1,737	32%
Beachwood, OH	2.4 mi	3,938	45%
Cleveland Heights, OH	2.5 mi	8,543	36%
Warrensville Heights, OH	3.0 mi	3,595	36%
South Euclid, OH	3.5 mi	3,661	34%
Lyndhurst, OH	4.0 mi	4,065	34%

Hospices serving Shaker Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	1.4 mi	(732) 335-6951
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	1.4 mi	(216) 232-9880
Menorah Life Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	1.4 mi	(216) 831-6500
Sincere Hospice LLC	North Randall, OH	2.4 mi	(216) 245-9636
Hospice Of Greater Cleveland	Cleveland, OH	4.3 mi	(216) 851-8200
Landing Hospice	Cleveland, OH	4.3 mi	(216) 243-9033

Straight-line miles from the center of Shaker 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 Shaker 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 21% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Shaker 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 Shaker Heights: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Shaker 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 21% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Shaker 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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