Respite Care in Cincinnati, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cincinnati, OH: the local picture

41,863

residents 65 or older (13% of Cincinnati)

56%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hamilton County)

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cincinnati ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cincinnati live with someone: 56% 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 12,890 Cincinnati residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (30% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 43 hospices serving Cincinnati ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cincinnati compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Cincinnati	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	17%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,327	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Cincinnati

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Bernard, OH	2.3 mi	497	36%
Dayton, KY	3.0 mi	824	27%
Bellevue, KY	3.1 mi	767	25%
Norwood, OH	3.1 mi	2,333	41%
Newport, KY	3.9 mi	2,436	36%
Ludlow, KY	4.2 mi	664	55%

Hospices serving Cincinnati

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	1.4 mi	(513) 504-4987
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	1.4 mi	(513) 636-4663
Mahogany Home Health And Hospice LLC	Cincinnati, OH	2.3 mi	(513) 413-4132
Ohio Living Village Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	4.2 mi	(513) 782-2546
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	6.5 mi	(513) 831-5800

Nursing homes near Cincinnati (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garden Park Health Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	0.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(513) 751-4900
Astoria Place Of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	0.8 mi	1 of 5	97	(513) 961-8881
Seven Acres Senior Living At Clifton	Cincinnati, OH	1.0 mi	4 of 5	58	(513) 281-8001
Clifton Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	142	(513) 281-2464

Straight-line miles from the center of Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati

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 40% of the $3,611 monthly median income of Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati: common questions

Which hospices serve Cincinnati?

Medicare lists 43 hospices for Cincinnati ZIP codes, including Constellation Hospice, Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital, Mahogany Home Health And Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Cincinnati?

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 40% of the $3,611 monthly median income of Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati

More senior care near Cincinnati

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Cincinnati

More for Cincinnati families

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 Cincinnati, OH