Respite Care in Eaton, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eaton, OH: the local picture

1,812

residents 65 or older (22% of Eaton)

41%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Preble County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eaton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eaton live with someone: 41% 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 762 Eaton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (32% in Preble County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Eaton compared with Preble County and Ohio

Census figure	Eaton	Preble County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,438	$50,792	—

Older residents in towns around Eaton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Lakengren, OH	5.2 mi	681	21%
New Lebanon, OH	13 mi	920	28%
Brookville, OH	13 mi	1,719	37%
Richmond, IN	15 mi	6,739	39%
Germantown, OH	16 mi	1,070	27%
Trotwood, OH	17 mi	5,169	34%

Hospices serving Eaton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Everheart Hospice	Greenville, OH	24 mi	(937) 548-2999
Heartland Hospice	Kettering, OH	26 mi	(937) 299-6980
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC	Dayton, OH	27 mi	(937) 312-3170
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	27 mi	(937) 256-4490
Suncrest Hospice	West Chester, OH	31 mi	(513) 577-0810

Nursing homes near Eaton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Gardens Rehabilitiation And Nursing Center	Eaton, OH	0.8 mi	4 of 5	85	(937) 456-5537
Greenbriar Nursing Center	Eaton, OH	0.8 mi	5 of 5	74	(937) 456-9535
Vancrest Health Care Center Of Eaton	Eaton, OH	1.1 mi	3 of 5	81	(937) 456-3010
Arbor Trace Health & Living Community	Richmond, IN	12 mi	5 of 5	101	(765) 939-3701

Straight-line miles from the center of Eaton. 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 Eaton

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 50% of the $2,870 monthly median income of Eaton 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 Eaton: common questions

Which hospices serve Eaton?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Eaton ZIP codes, including Everheart Hospice, Heartland Hospice, Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Eaton?

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 50% of the $2,870 monthly median income of Eaton 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 Eaton. 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 Eaton, OH