Hospice Support in South Russell, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Russell, OH: the local picture

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Russell ZIP codes

102

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Geauga County)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Geauga County)

Medicare lists 24 hospices whose service area includes South Russell ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Emunah Hospice LLC in Beachwood (10 mi) and Harmony Hospice Care in Beachwood (10 mi).

106 South Russell residents 65 or older live alone (13% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

South Russell compared with Geauga County and Ohio

Census figure	South Russell	Geauga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	21%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	7.1%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,196	$68,978	—

Older residents in towns around South Russell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Chagrin Falls, OH	3.2 mi	1,078	33%
Bainbridge, OH	3.6 mi	1,935	19%
Moreland Hills, OH	5.6 mi	1,062	16%
Chesterland, OH	6.7 mi	2,182	14%
Solon, OH	6.7 mi	5,359	22%
Orange, OH	7.5 mi	966	20%

Hospices serving South Russell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	10 mi	(732) 335-6951
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	10 mi	(216) 232-9880
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	12 mi	(440) 386-2500
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland	Willoughby, OH	14 mi	(440) 953-1256
Hospice Of Greater Cleveland	Cleveland, OH	15 mi	(216) 851-8200
Judson Hospice	Cleveland, OH	15 mi	(216) 791-7057

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

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 19% of the $7,433 monthly median income of South Russell 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 Russell: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Russell?

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 19% of the $7,433 monthly median income of South Russell 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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