Respite Care in Cleveland Heights, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cleveland Heights, OH: the local picture

8,543

residents 65 or older (19% of Cleveland Heights)

64%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cleveland Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cleveland Heights 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 2,216 Cleveland Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (33% in Cuyahoga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Cleveland Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cleveland Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Cleveland Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,617	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Cleveland, OH	1.6 mi	3,368	49%
University Heights, OH	1.8 mi	1,737	24%
South Euclid, OH	2.1 mi	3,661	26%
Shaker Heights, OH	2.5 mi	6,233	25%
Lyndhurst, OH	3.5 mi	4,065	26%
Beachwood, OH	3.9 mi	3,938	25%

Hospices serving Cleveland Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Greater Cleveland	Cleveland, OH	1.8 mi	(216) 851-8200
Landing Hospice	Cleveland, OH	1.8 mi	(216) 243-9033
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	3.5 mi	(732) 335-6951
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	3.5 mi	(216) 232-9880
Menorah Life Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	3.5 mi	(216) 831-6500

Nursing homes near Cleveland Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Candlewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation	East Cleveland, OH	1.6 mi	3 of 5	116	(216) 268-3600
Cedarwood Plaza	Cleveland Heights, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	115	(216) 371-3600
Gardens Of Mcgregor And Amasa Stone	East Cleveland, OH	1.8 mi	5 of 5	148	(216) 851-8200
University Manor Health & Reha	Cleveland, OH	2.4 mi	1 of 5	149	(216) 721-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland Heights. 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 Cleveland Heights

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 28% of the $5,051 monthly median income of Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Cleveland Heights?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Cleveland Heights ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Greater Cleveland, Landing Hospice, Emunah Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Cleveland Heights?

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 28% of the $5,051 monthly median income of Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights. 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 Cleveland Heights, OH