In-Home Hospice Support in University Heights, OH

Local figures

Hospice Support in University Heights, OH: the local picture

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve University Heights ZIP codes

127

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

32%

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

24%

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

Medicare lists 39 hospices whose service area includes University Heights ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Emunah Hospice LLC in Beachwood (1.8 mi) and Harmony Hospice Care in Beachwood (1.8 mi).

547 University 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.

University Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	University Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,030	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around University Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Shaker Heights, OH	1.5 mi	6,233	37%
Cleveland Heights, OH	1.8 mi	8,543	36%
Beachwood, OH	2.1 mi	3,938	45%
South Euclid, OH	2.1 mi	3,661	34%
Lyndhurst, OH	2.6 mi	4,065	34%
East Cleveland, OH	3.4 mi	3,368	56%

Hospices serving University Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	1.8 mi	(732) 335-6951
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	1.8 mi	(216) 232-9880
Menorah Life Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	1.8 mi	(216) 831-6500
Ahc Home Health Of Cleveland LLC	Mayfield Heights, OH	3.4 mi	(440) 276-7000
Hospice Of Greater Cleveland	Cleveland, OH	3.5 mi	(216) 851-8200
Landing Hospice	Cleveland, OH	3.5 mi	(216) 243-9033

Straight-line miles from the center of University 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 University 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 23% of the $6,253 monthly median income of University 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 University Heights: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in University 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 23% of the $6,253 monthly median income of University 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.