Respite Care in Cleves, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cleves, OH: the local picture

199

residents 65 or older (5.9% of Cleves)

76%

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

21%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cleves ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cleves live with someone: 76% 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 41 Cleves residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (30% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Cleves ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cleves compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Cleves	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	5.9%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,646	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Cleves

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Miami Heights, OH	1.4 mi	1,292	22%
Mack, OH	3.5 mi	2,412	25%
Francisville, KY	4.1 mi	1,044	27%
Dent, OH	4.7 mi	2,692	35%
Greendale, IN	4.9 mi	752	36%
Hidden Valley, IN	5.6 mi	691	41%

Hospices serving Cleves

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	16 mi	(888) 598-7388
Avalon Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	19 mi	(513) 904-6189
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	19 mi	(513) 831-5800
Crossroads Hospice Of Cincinnati, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	22 mi	(513) 793-5070
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	22 mi	(513) 246-9218

Nursing homes near Cleves (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Three Rivers Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	2.1 mi	3 of 5	119	(513) 941-0787
Shawneespring Health Care Center	Harrison, OH	5.3 mi	2 of 5	140	(513) 367-7780
Western Hills Retirement Village	Cincinnati, OH	5.5 mi	4 of 5	110	(513) 941-0099
Hillebrand Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Cincinnati, OH	6.4 mi	2 of 5	108	(513) 574-4550

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleves. 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 Cleves

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Cleves 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 Cleves: common questions

Which hospices serve Cleves?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Cleves ZIP codes, including Viaquest Hospice, LLC, Avalon Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati).

How much does respite care cost in Cleves?

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Cleves 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 Cleves. 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 Cleves

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Cleves, OH