Respite Care in Bucyrus, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bucyrus, OH: the local picture

2,890

residents 65 or older (25% of Bucyrus)

60%

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

38%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bucyrus ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bucyrus live with someone: 60% 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 1,051 Bucyrus residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (33% in Crawford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Bucyrus ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bucyrus compared with Crawford County and Ohio

Census figure	Bucyrus	Crawford County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,072	$41,928	—

Older residents in towns around Bucyrus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Galion, OH	11 mi	2,124	36%
Crestline, OH	12 mi	762	36%
Upper Sandusky, OH	16 mi	1,315	50%
Marion, OH	16 mi	5,301	34%
Shelby, OH	17 mi	1,849	31%
Ontario, OH	19 mi	1,199	47%

Hospices serving Bucyrus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avita Home Health And Hospice	Galion, OH	11 mi	(419) 468-7985
Tranquility Hospice	Delaware, OH	36 mi	(740) 990-1023
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	39 mi	(740) 263-2248
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	39 mi	(419) 423-5351
Stein Hospice Services, Inc	Sandusky, OH	46 mi	(419) 625-5269

Nursing homes near Bucyrus (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Unger Park Post Acute	Bucyrus, OH	1.2 mi	2 of 5	86	(419) 562-9907
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo	Bucyrus, OH	1.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(419) 562-7644
Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	10 mi	1 of 5	62	(419) 468-7544
Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	10 mi	4 of 5	79	(419) 462-0173

Straight-line miles from the center of Bucyrus. 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 Bucyrus

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 41% of the $3,506 monthly median income of Bucyrus 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 Bucyrus: common questions

Which hospices serve Bucyrus?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Bucyrus ZIP codes, including Avita Home Health And Hospice, Tranquility Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Bucyrus?

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 41% of the $3,506 monthly median income of Bucyrus 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 Bucyrus. 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 Bucyrus, OH