Hospice Support in Youngstown, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Youngstown, OH: the local picture

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Youngstown ZIP codes

1,432

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

43%

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

41%

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

Medicare lists 24 hospices whose service area includes Youngstown ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Patriot Hospice Inc in Girard (4.9 mi) and Hospice Of The Valley, Inc in Girard (4.9 mi).

4,407 Youngstown residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Youngstown compared with Mahoning County and Ohio

Census figure	Youngstown	Mahoning County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,897	$47,618	—

Older residents in towns around Youngstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Campbell, OH	3.3 mi	1,408	31%
Struthers, OH	4.3 mi	1,991	29%
Austintown, OH	4.8 mi	6,978	37%
Girard, OH	5.3 mi	1,920	39%
Hubbard, OH	5.9 mi	1,788	35%
McDonald, OH	6.0 mi	684	35%

Hospices serving Youngstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	4.9 mi	(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	4.9 mi	(330) 399-1992
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	5.2 mi	(330) 899-0180
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	5.2 mi	(330) 797-8940
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	7.5 mi	(330) 286-3435
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	7.5 mi	(330) 533-4350

Straight-line miles from the center of Youngstown. 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 Youngstown

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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 Youngstown: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Youngstown?

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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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