Respite Care in Cortland, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cortland, OH: the local picture

1,935

residents 65 or older (27% of Cortland)

64%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Trumbull County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cortland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cortland 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 670 Cortland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Trumbull County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Cortland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cortland compared with Trumbull County and Ohio

Census figure	Cortland	Trumbull County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	8.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,938	$46,417	—

Older residents in towns around Cortland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Howland Center, OH	5.9 mi	1,160	34%
Champion Heights, OH	7.1 mi	1,465	44%
Warren, OH	8.1 mi	7,215	42%
Niles, OH	10 mi	4,262	33%
Girard, OH	12 mi	1,920	41%
McDonald, OH	12 mi	684	38%

Hospices serving Cortland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	12 mi	(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	12 mi	(330) 399-1992
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	21 mi	(330) 533-4350
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	21 mi	(330) 759-3903
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	21 mi	(330) 899-0180

Nursing homes near Cortland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cortland Center	Cortland, OH	0.4 mi	5 of 5	68	(330) 638-4015
Otterbein Cortland	Cortland, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	39	(330) 638-2420
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland	Howland, OH	4.9 mi	4 of 5	65	(330) 856-9232
Warren Nursing & Rehab	Warren, OH	5.5 mi	1 of 5	107	(330) 372-2251

Straight-line miles from the center of Cortland. 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 Cortland

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 35% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Cortland 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 Cortland: common questions

Which hospices serve Cortland?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Cortland ZIP codes, including Patriot Hospice Inc, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in Cortland?

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 35% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Cortland 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 Cortland. 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 Cortland, OH