Respite Care in Chardon, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chardon, OH: the local picture

1,111

residents 65 or older (21% of Chardon)

64%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Geauga County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chardon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chardon live with someone: 64% 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 340 Chardon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (26% in Geauga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Chardon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chardon compared with Geauga County and Ohio

Census figure	Chardon	Geauga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.1%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	8.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,958	$68,978	—

Older residents in towns around Chardon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kirtland, OH	6.8 mi	1,897	30%
Chesterland, OH	8.4 mi	2,182	28%
Mentor, OH	10 mi	11,474	28%
Painesville, OH	10 mi	2,473	28%
Middlefield, OH	11 mi	930	33%
Willoughby, OH	12 mi	5,873	38%

Hospices serving Chardon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland	Willoughby, OH	11 mi	(440) 953-1256
Constellation Hospice	Mayfield Village, OH	14 mi	(216) 678-2253
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	14 mi	(440) 386-2500
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	19 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	19 mi	(216) 383-2222

Nursing homes near Chardon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chardon Center	Chardon, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(440) 285-9400
Mapleview Country Villa	Chardon, OH	1.6 mi	4 of 5	100	(440) 286-8176
Chardon Woods	Chardon, OH	3.2 mi	3 of 5	161	(440) 285-4040
Concord Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Concord, OH	5.8 mi	5 of 5	72	(330) 920-6472

Straight-line miles from the center of Chardon. 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 Chardon

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 32% of the $4,497 monthly median income of Chardon 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 Chardon: common questions

Which hospices serve Chardon?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Chardon ZIP codes, including Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland, Constellation Hospice, Traditions Health.

How much does respite care cost in Chardon?

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 32% of the $4,497 monthly median income of Chardon 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 Chardon. 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 Chardon

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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 Chardon, OH