Respite Care in Dover, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dover, OH: the local picture

3,018

residents 65 or older (23% of Dover)

51%

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

30%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dover ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dover live with someone: 51% 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 810 Dover residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (33% in Tuscarawas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Dover ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dover compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Dover	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,957	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Dover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Philadelphia, OH	3.7 mi	3,766	33%
Strasburg, OH	5.5 mi	688	43%
Wilkshire Hills, OH	8.0 mi	525	21%
Sugarcreek, OH	8.5 mi	469	30%
Uhrichsville, OH	11 mi	788	45%
Richville, OH	15 mi	835	44%

Hospices serving Dover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	20 mi	(330) 479-2378
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	22 mi	(234) 203-3223
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	30 mi	(330) 899-9100
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	31 mi	(330) 264-4899
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	37 mi	(330) 564-1444

Nursing homes near Dover (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hennis Care Centre Of Dover	Dover, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(330) 364-8849
Park Village Health Care Center Inc	Dover, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	90	(330) 364-4436
Country Club Center I	Dover, OH	1.8 mi	2 of 5	72	(330) 343-5568
New Dawn Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Dover, OH	1.8 mi	1 of 5	98	(330) 343-5521

Straight-line miles from the center of Dover. 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 Dover

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 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Dover 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 Dover: common questions

Which hospices serve Dover?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Dover ZIP codes, including Aultman Hospice, Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC, Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Dover?

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 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Dover 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 Dover. 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 Dover

More senior care near Dover

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Other care in Dover

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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 Dover, OH