Respite Care in Cleveland, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cleveland, OH: the local picture

55,788

residents 65 or older (15% of Cleveland)

54%

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

41%

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

62

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cleveland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cleveland live with someone: 54% 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 21,976 Cleveland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (33% in Cuyahoga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 62 hospices serving Cleveland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cleveland compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Cleveland	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	22%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,871	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brooklyn, OH	4.7 mi	2,750	30%
Garfield Heights, OH	5.6 mi	4,726	38%
Lakewood, OH	6.3 mi	7,638	38%
East Cleveland, OH	6.3 mi	3,368	49%
Cleveland Heights, OH	6.5 mi	8,543	26%
Shaker Heights, OH	6.7 mi	6,233	25%

Hospices serving Cleveland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC	Valley View, OH	4.0 mi	(216) 654-9300
Northeast Ohio Hospice, Inc	Garfield Heights, OH	4.0 mi	(216) 472-2684
Judson Hospice	Cleveland, OH	4.3 mi	(216) 791-7057
Holy Family Hospice	Parma, OH	6.6 mi	(440) 888-7722
Hospice Of Greater Cleveland	Cleveland, OH	6.7 mi	(216) 851-8200

Nursing homes near Cleveland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Augustine Manor	Cleveland, OH	1.7 mi	5 of 5	220	(216) 634-7400
Eliza Jennings Home	Cleveland, OH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	126	(216) 226-0282
Algart Health Care	Cleveland, OH	1.7 mi	5 of 5	78	(216) 631-1550
Franklin Plaza Extended Care	Cleveland, OH	1.8 mi	3 of 5	178	(216) 651-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland. 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

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 56% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Cleveland 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: common questions

Which hospices serve Cleveland?

Medicare lists 62 hospices for Cleveland ZIP codes, including Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC, Northeast Ohio Hospice, Inc, Judson Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cleveland?

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 56% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Cleveland 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. 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 Cleveland

More senior care near Cleveland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Cleveland

More for Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH