Respite Care in Columbiana, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Columbiana, OH: the local picture

2,187

residents 65 or older (32% of Columbiana)

56%

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

42%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Columbiana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Columbiana 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 857 Columbiana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (36% in Columbiana County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Columbiana ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Columbiana compared with Columbiana County and Ohio

Census figure	Columbiana	Columbiana County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	32%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.5%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,100	$43,367	—

Older residents in towns around Columbiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Palestine, OH	7.1 mi	1,128	43%
Lisbon, OH	9.1 mi	590	41%
Salem, OH	9.6 mi	2,610	43%
Canfield, OH	11 mi	2,322	36%
Struthers, OH	12 mi	1,991	23%
Campbell, OH	14 mi	1,408	33%

Hospices serving Columbiana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	9.6 mi	(330) 797-8940
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	9.6 mi	(330) 899-0180
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	11 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	11 mi	(330) 286-3435
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	11 mi	(330) 759-3903

Nursing homes near Columbiana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkside Health Care Center	Columbiana, OH	0.3 mi	3 of 5	75	(330) 482-5547
St Mary's Alzheimer's Center	Columbiana, OH	2.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(330) 549-9259
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center	East Palestine, OH	6.0 mi	4 of 5	65	(330) 426-2920
Aventura At Assumption Village	North Lima, OH	6.3 mi	1 of 5	150	(330) 549-0740

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbiana. 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 Columbiana

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 51% of the $2,842 monthly median income of Columbiana 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 Columbiana: common questions

Which hospices serve Columbiana?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Columbiana ZIP codes, including Southern Care Youngstown, Crossbridge Hospice, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in Columbiana?

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 51% of the $2,842 monthly median income of Columbiana 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 Columbiana. 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 Columbiana

More senior care near Columbiana

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Columbiana

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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 Columbiana, OH