Respite Care in Bedford Heights, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bedford Heights, OH: the local picture

2,108

residents 65 or older (19% of Bedford Heights)

46%

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

27%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bedford Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bedford Heights live with someone: 46% 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 564 Bedford Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (33% in Cuyahoga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Bedford Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bedford Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Bedford Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,130	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Bedford Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bedford, OH	1.9 mi	2,554	45%
Warrensville Heights, OH	2.5 mi	3,595	32%
Orange, OH	3.1 mi	966	23%
Maple Heights, OH	3.2 mi	3,825	33%
Solon, OH	3.4 mi	5,359	23%
Moreland Hills, OH	4.3 mi	1,062	17%

Hospices serving Bedford Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	4.7 mi	(732) 335-6951
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	4.7 mi	(216) 232-9880
Northeast Ohio Hospice, Inc	Garfield Heights, OH	7.0 mi	(216) 472-2684
Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC	Valley View, OH	7.0 mi	(216) 654-9300
Echo Hospice Of Cleveland LLC	Independence, OH	8.5 mi	(216) 400-9055

Nursing homes near Bedford Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solon Pointe At Emerald Ridge	Solon, OH	1.1 mi	2 of 5	99	(440) 498-3000
Phoenix Of Maple Heights	Maple Heights, OH	2.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(216) 662-3343
Suburban Healthcare And Rehabilitation	North Randall, OH	2.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(216) 475-8880
Heritage Health Care Center	Oakwood Village, OH	2.8 mi	2 of 5	60	(440) 439-1448

Straight-line miles from the center of Bedford Heights. 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 Bedford 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 39% of the $3,678 monthly median income of Bedford 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 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 Bedford Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Bedford Heights?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Bedford Heights ZIP codes, including Emunah Hospice LLC, Harmony Hospice Care, Northeast Ohio Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Bedford 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 39% of the $3,678 monthly median income of Bedford 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).

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 Bedford Heights. 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 Bedford Heights, OH