Respite Care in Circleville, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Circleville, OH: the local picture

2,756

residents 65 or older (19% of Circleville)

51%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pickaway County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Circleville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Circleville live with someone: 51% 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 1,036 Circleville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (36% in Pickaway County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Circleville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Circleville compared with Pickaway County and Ohio

Census figure	Circleville	Pickaway County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.0%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,188	$55,945	—

Older residents in towns around Circleville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ashville, OH	8.6 mi	536	37%
South Bloomfield, OH	8.6 mi	340	25%
Commercial Point, OH	14 mi	260	41%
Lithopolis, OH	16 mi	213	43%
Groveport, OH	18 mi	867	31%
Canal Winchester, OH	18 mi	2,171	42%

Hospices serving Circleville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adena Hospice	Chillicothe, OH	18 mi	(740) 779-4663
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	18 mi	(614) 457-6950
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lancaster, OH	19 mi	(740) 654-7077
Zusman Community Hospice	Columbus, OH	24 mi	(614) 559-0350
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	25 mi	(614) 234-0200

Nursing homes near Circleville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pickaway Manor Care Center	Circleville, OH	0.6 mi	1 of 5	99	(740) 474-6036
Brown Memorial Home Inc	Circleville, OH	0.7 mi	3 of 5	44	(740) 474-6238
Circleville Post-Acute	Circleville, OH	1.2 mi	1 of 5	97	(740) 477-1695
Logan Elm Health Care Center	Circleville, OH	2.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(740) 474-3121

Straight-line miles from the center of Circleville. 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 Circleville

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 37% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Circleville 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 Circleville: common questions

Which hospices serve Circleville?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Circleville ZIP codes, including Adena Hospice, National Church Residences Home And Community Serv, Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Circleville?

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 37% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Circleville 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 Circleville. 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 Circleville, OH