Respite Care in Carey, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carey, OH: the local picture

573

residents 65 or older (16% of Carey)

72%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Wyandot County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carey ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carey live with someone: 72% 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 128 Carey residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (35% in Wyandot County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Carey compared with Wyandot County and Ohio

Census figure	Carey	Wyandot County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,258	$42,863	—

Older residents in towns around Carey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Upper Sandusky, OH	10.0 mi	1,315	50%
Fostoria, OH	15 mi	2,217	34%
Findlay, OH	15 mi	7,715	32%
Tiffin, OH	16 mi	3,195	38%
North Baltimore, OH	22 mi	651	53%
Bucyrus, OH	24 mi	2,890	38%

Hospices serving Carey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	9.5 mi	(419) 294-5787
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	15 mi	(419) 423-5351
Heartland Hospice	Fremont, OH	31 mi	(419) 355-9209
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	40 mi	(567) 940-9320
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	43 mi	(419) 228-2535

Nursing homes near Carey (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wyandot County Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Upper Sandusky, OH	9.8 mi	4 of 5	82	(419) 294-1714
Vancrest Of Upper Sandusky	Upper Sandusky, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	99	(419) 294-4973
The Manor At Greendale	Findlay, OH	14 mi	5 of 5	77	(419) 422-3978
St Catherine's C C Of Fostoria	Fostoria, OH	14 mi	3 of 5	56	(419) 435-8112

Straight-line miles from the center of Carey. 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 Carey

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 36% of the $3,938 monthly median income of Carey 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 Carey: common questions

Which hospices serve Carey?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Carey ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Bridge Home Health And Hospice, Heartland Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Carey?

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 36% of the $3,938 monthly median income of Carey 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 Carey. 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 Carey

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Other care in Carey

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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 Carey, OH