Respite Care in Bellaire, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bellaire, OH: the local picture

745

residents 65 or older (20% of Bellaire)

47%

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

33%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bellaire ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bellaire live with someone: 47% 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 246 Bellaire residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (33% in Belmont County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Bellaire ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bellaire compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Bellaire	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,048	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Bellaire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shadyside, OH	3.1 mi	722	23%
Bethlehem, WV	4.1 mi	679	21%
Wheeling, WV	4.8 mi	6,812	33%
Martins Ferry, OH	6.1 mi	1,250	36%
Moundsville, WV	6.5 mi	1,878	47%
St. Clairsville, OH	9.1 mi	1,454	28%

Hospices serving Bellaire

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice, Incorporated	Wheeling, WV	8.0 mi	(304) 242-1977
Amedisys Hospice	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	(740) 526-0970
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	(740) 699-2300
Valley Hospice Inc	Rayland, OH	13 mi	(740) 859-5650
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc	Cambridge, OH	44 mi	(740) 432-7440

Nursing homes near Bellaire (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Country Club Retirement Ctr Iv	Bellaire, OH	1.6 mi	1 of 5	62	(740) 676-2300
Continuing Healthcare Of Shadyside	Shadyside, OH	3.4 mi	1 of 5	88	(740) 676-8381
Rolling Hills Rehab And Care Ctr	Bridgeport, OH	4.1 mi	1 of 5	75	(740) 635-4600
Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital	Wheeling, WV	4.8 mi	5 of 5	144	(304) 243-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellaire. 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 Bellaire

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 48% of the $3,004 monthly median income of Bellaire 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 Bellaire: common questions

Which hospices serve Bellaire?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Bellaire ZIP codes, including Valley Hospice, Incorporated, Amedisys Hospice, Stonerise At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Bellaire?

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 48% of the $3,004 monthly median income of Bellaire 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 Bellaire. 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 Bellaire, OH