Respite Care in East Palestine, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Palestine, OH: the local picture

1,128

residents 65 or older (24% of East Palestine)

76%

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

43%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Palestine ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Palestine 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 467 East Palestine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (36% in Columbiana County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

East Palestine compared with Columbiana County and Ohio

Census figure	East Palestine	Columbiana County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	7.3%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,388	$43,367	—

Older residents in towns around East Palestine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Columbiana, OH	7.1 mi	2,187	42%
Calcutta, OH	10 mi	1,458	31%
Ohioville, PA	11 mi	698	26%
Lisbon, OH	12 mi	590	41%
Beaver Falls, PA	13 mi	1,420	35%
Ellwood City, PA	14 mi	1,678	31%

Hospices serving East Palestine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	14 mi	(330) 797-8940
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	14 mi	(330) 899-0180
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	17 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	17 mi	(330) 286-3435
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	24 mi	(330) 306-9651

Nursing homes near East Palestine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center	East Palestine, OH	1.5 mi	4 of 5	65	(330) 426-2920
Parkside Health Care Center	Columbiana, OH	7.4 mi	3 of 5	75	(330) 482-5547
Beaver Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Beaver Falls, PA	8.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 846-8200
Masternick Memorial Health Care Center	New Middletown, OH	8.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(330) 542-9542

Straight-line miles from the center of East Palestine. 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 East Palestine

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 36% of the $4,032 monthly median income of East Palestine 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 East Palestine: common questions

Which hospices serve East Palestine?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for East Palestine ZIP codes, including Southern Care Youngstown, Crossbridge Hospice, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in East Palestine?

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 36% of the $4,032 monthly median income of East Palestine 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 East Palestine. 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 East Palestine

More senior care near East Palestine

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in East Palestine

More for East Palestine families

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 East Palestine, OH