Respite Care in Delphos, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Delphos, OH: the local picture

1,688

residents 65 or older (24% of Delphos)

64%

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

38%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Delphos ZIP codes

Most older adults in Delphos 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 585 Delphos residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Allen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Delphos ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Delphos compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Delphos	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	7.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,083	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Delphos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Van Wert, OH	13 mi	2,062	34%
Lima, OH	14 mi	5,615	39%
Fort Shawnee, OH	15 mi	1,253	29%
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	27%
St. Marys, OH	21 mi	1,371	24%
Wapakoneta, OH	21 mi	2,093	43%

Hospices serving Delphos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	13 mi	(419) 238-9223
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	14 mi	(419) 226-9064
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	15 mi	(567) 940-9320
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	16 mi	(419) 228-2535
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	19 mi	(419) 523-4449

Nursing homes near Delphos (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vancrest Of Delphos	Delphos, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	99	(419) 695-2871
Meadows Of Delphos The	Delphos, OH	1.6 mi	4 of 5	54	(419) 643-3161
Roselawn Manor	Spencerville, OH	9.6 mi	3 of 5	49	(419) 647-4115
Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc	Lima, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 331-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Delphos. 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 Delphos

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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 Delphos: common questions

Which hospices serve Delphos?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Delphos ZIP codes, including Chp Home Care & Hospice, Mercy Health - Hospice Lima, Legacy Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Delphos?

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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 Delphos. 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 Delphos, OH