Respite Care in Ashland, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ashland, OH: the local picture

3,939

residents 65 or older (21% of Ashland)

63%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ashland County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ashland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ashland live with someone: 63% 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 1,173 Ashland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (31% in Ashland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Ashland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ashland compared with Ashland County and Ohio

Census figure	Ashland	Ashland County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	6.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,867	$49,953	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mansfield, OH	13 mi	9,502	39%
New London, OH	15 mi	428	38%
Loudonville, OH	17 mi	597	41%
Ontario, OH	17 mi	1,199	47%
Shelby, OH	18 mi	1,849	31%
Lexington, OH	19 mi	846	33%

Hospices serving Ashland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	20 mi	(330) 264-4899
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	35 mi	(740) 263-2248
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Berea, OH	42 mi	(440) 835-2220
Stein Hospice Services, Inc	Sandusky, OH	44 mi	(419) 625-5269
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	62 mi	(216) 383-2222

Nursing homes near Ashland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Good Shepherd Health And Rehabilitation Center	Ashland, OH	0.3 mi	5 of 5	125	(419) 289-3523
Crystal Care Center Of Ashland	Ashland, OH	1.3 mi	1 of 5	72	(419) 281-9595
Brethren Care Village Health Care Center	Ashland, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	79	(419) 289-1585
Kingston Of Ashland	Ashland, OH	2.0 mi	3 of 5	110	(419) 289-3859

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashland. 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 Ashland

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 38% of the $3,822 monthly median income of Ashland 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 Ashland: common questions

Which hospices serve Ashland?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Ashland ZIP codes, including Lifecare Hospice, Gentiva, Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Ashland?

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 38% of the $3,822 monthly median income of Ashland 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 Ashland. 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 Ashland, OH