Hospice Support in South Euclid, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Euclid, OH: the local picture

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Euclid ZIP codes

283

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

34%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 37 hospices whose service area includes South Euclid ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland (2.7 mi) and Landing Hospice in Cleveland (2.7 mi).

1,223 South Euclid 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.

South Euclid compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	South Euclid	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,325	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around South Euclid

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lyndhurst, OH	1.6 mi	4,065	34%
University Heights, OH	2.1 mi	1,737	32%
Cleveland Heights, OH	2.1 mi	8,543	36%
Richmond Heights, OH	2.7 mi	2,915	35%
East Cleveland, OH	2.8 mi	3,368	56%
Highland Heights, OH	3.4 mi	2,323	24%

Hospices serving South Euclid

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Greater Cleveland	Cleveland, OH	2.7 mi	(216) 851-8200
Landing Hospice	Cleveland, OH	2.7 mi	(216) 243-9033
Constellation Hospice	Mayfield Village, OH	3.3 mi	(216) 678-2253
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	3.3 mi	(440) 386-2500
Ahc Home Health Of Cleveland LLC	Mayfield Heights, OH	3.3 mi	(440) 276-7000
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	3.7 mi	(732) 335-6951

Straight-line miles from the center of South Euclid. 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 South Euclid

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 30% of the $4,860 monthly median income of South Euclid 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 South Euclid: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Euclid?

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 30% of the $4,860 monthly median income of South Euclid 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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