Respite Care in Alliance, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alliance, OH: the local picture

3,731

residents 65 or older (17% of Alliance)

69%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Stark County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alliance ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alliance live with someone: 69% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,275 Alliance residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Stark County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Alliance ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alliance compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	Alliance	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,825	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around Alliance

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sebring, OH	5.0 mi	1,451	50%
Louisville, OH	9.1 mi	1,810	37%
Hartville, OH	12 mi	734	28%
Minerva, OH	13 mi	729	39%
Salem, OH	14 mi	2,610	43%
North Canton, OH	15 mi	4,606	31%

Hospices serving Alliance

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Absolute Hospice Inc	North Canton, OH	16 mi	(330) 498-8075
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	16 mi	(330) 899-9100
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	17 mi	(330) 479-2378
Advantage Hospice Company	Canton, OH	17 mi	(234) 262-9650
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	17 mi	(234) 203-3223

Nursing homes near Alliance (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mccrea Manor Nsng And Rehab Ctr LLC	Alliance, OH	1.0 mi	2 of 5	84	(330) 823-9005
Bel Air Care Center	Alliance, OH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	45	(330) 821-3939
Canterbury Villa Of Alliance	Alliance, OH	1.8 mi	4 of 5	82	(330) 821-4000
Altercare Of Alliance Ctr For Rehab & NC Inc	Alliance, OH	2.1 mi	3 of 5	96	(330) 823-8263

Straight-line miles from the center of Alliance. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Alliance

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 40% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Alliance 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Alliance: common questions

Which hospices serve Alliance?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Alliance ZIP codes, including Absolute Hospice Inc, Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC, Aultman Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Alliance?

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 40% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Alliance 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Alliance. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Ohio.

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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.

Respite Care in Alliance, OH