Respite Care in Avon, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Avon, OH: the local picture

4,350

residents 65 or older (17% of Avon)

65%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lorain County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Avon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Avon live with someone: 65% 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 1,290 Avon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Lorain County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Avon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Avon compared with Lorain County and Ohio

Census figure	Avon	Lorain County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	5.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,289	$53,270	—

Older residents in towns around Avon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Avon Lake, OH	3.5 mi	5,432	24%
Westlake, OH	3.9 mi	8,559	28%
North Ridgeville, OH	4.2 mi	7,073	27%
Sheffield, OH	4.7 mi	1,183	40%
North Olmsted, OH	4.9 mi	6,886	29%
Bay Village, OH	4.9 mi	3,116	20%

Hospices serving Avon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nivalis Hospice	Westlake, OH	4.4 mi	(440) 462-2600
O'neill Healthcare - Hospice	Bay Village, OH	4.8 mi	(440) 328-8141
Buckeye Hospice Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	5.1 mi	(440) 377-6037
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Berea, OH	9.2 mi	(440) 835-2220
Cypress Hospice LLC	Berea, OH	9.2 mi	(855) 324-9889

Nursing homes near Avon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Mary Of The Woods	Avon, OH	1.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(440) 937-6869
Avon Place Healthcare Center	Avon, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	91	(440) 937-6201
Avon Oaks Nursing Home	Avon, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(440) 934-5204
Woods On French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center The	Avon, OH	2.3 mi	5 of 5	74	(440) 695-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Avon. 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 Avon

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 27% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Avon 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 Avon: common questions

Which hospices serve Avon?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Avon ZIP codes, including Nivalis Hospice, O'neill Healthcare - Hospice, Buckeye Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Avon?

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 27% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Avon 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 Avon. 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 Avon, OH