Respite Care in Cambridge, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cambridge, OH: the local picture

2,040

residents 65 or older (20% of Cambridge)

54%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Guernsey County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cambridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cambridge live with someone: 54% 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 839 Cambridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (39% in Guernsey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Cambridge compared with Guernsey County and Ohio

Census figure	Cambridge	Guernsey County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,818	$45,111	—

Older residents in towns around Cambridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Concord, OH	8.3 mi	364	31%
Newcomerstown, OH	18 mi	604	36%
West Lafayette, OH	20 mi	449	38%
Coshocton, OH	22 mi	2,273	30%
North Zanesville, OH	22 mi	751	31%
Barnesville, OH	22 mi	703	36%

Hospices serving Cambridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc	Cambridge, OH	0.5 mi	(740) 432-7440
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	23 mi	(740) 454-4274
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	23 mi	(740) 281-2243
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	23 mi	(740) 487-1241
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	23 mi	(740) 623-2331

Nursing homes near Cambridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Enclave At Cambridge	Cambridge, OH	1.3 mi	1 of 5	78	(740) 439-4401
Embassy Of Cambridge	Cambridge, OH	1.8 mi	2 of 5	95	(740) 439-4437
Altercare Cambridge Inc.	Cambridge, OH	3.1 mi	4 of 5	50	(740) 432-7717
Continuing Healthcare At Beckett House	New Concord, OH	8.5 mi	1 of 5	85	(740) 826-7649

Straight-line miles from the center of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge

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 56% of the $2,568 monthly median income of Cambridge 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 Cambridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Cambridge?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Cambridge ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc, Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care, Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services.

How much does respite care cost in Cambridge?

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 56% of the $2,568 monthly median income of Cambridge 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 Cambridge. 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.

More near Cambridge

More senior care near Cambridge

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Other care in Cambridge

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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 Cambridge, OH