Respite Care in Bellefontaine, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bellefontaine, OH: the local picture

2,354

residents 65 or older (17% of Bellefontaine)

70%

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

44%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bellefontaine ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bellefontaine live with someone: 70% 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 1,006 Bellefontaine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (32% in Logan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Bellefontaine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bellefontaine compared with Logan County and Ohio

Census figure	Bellefontaine	Logan County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,755	$51,412	—

Older residents in towns around Bellefontaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Urbana, OH	18 mi	2,123	36%
Kenton, OH	21 mi	1,505	41%
Sidney, OH	22 mi	3,920	42%
Marysville, OH	23 mi	2,941	37%
Northridge, OH	25 mi	1,788	38%
Wapakoneta, OH	26 mi	2,093	43%

Hospices serving Bellefontaine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	0.3 mi	(937) 593-1605
Wilson Hospice Care	Sidney, OH	22 mi	(937) 498-9335
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Marysville, OH	23 mi	(855) 289-1722
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	29 mi	(419) 228-2535
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	33 mi	(419) 226-9064

Nursing homes near Bellefontaine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Logan Acres	Bellefontaine, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	110	(937) 592-2901
Ayden Healthcare Of Belle Springs.	Bellefontaine, OH	0.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(937) 599-3688
Green Hills Center	West Liberty, OH	6.8 mi	3 of 5	74	(937) 465-5065
Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center	Lakeview, OH	14 mi	5 of 5	40	(937) 843-4929

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellefontaine. 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 Bellefontaine

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 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine: common questions

Which hospices serve Bellefontaine?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Bellefontaine ZIP codes, including Universal Home Health & Hospice, Wilson Hospice Care, Viaquest Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Bellefontaine?

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 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine. 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 Bellefontaine, OH