Respite Care in Edgewood, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Edgewood, OH: the local picture

847

residents 65 or older (21% of Edgewood)

69%

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

33%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Edgewood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Edgewood live with someone: 69% 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 280 Edgewood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Ashtabula County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Edgewood compared with Ashtabula County and Ohio

Census figure	Edgewood	Ashtabula County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	7.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,813	$44,746	—

Older residents in towns around Edgewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ashtabula, OH	2.7 mi	3,400	32%
North Kingsville, OH	4.9 mi	818	29%
Jefferson, OH	9.6 mi	961	27%
Conneaut, OH	9.8 mi	2,035	46%
Geneva, OH	12 mi	1,565	28%
North Madison, OH	16 mi	1,751	42%

Hospices serving Edgewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland	Willoughby, OH	38 mi	(440) 953-1256
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	44 mi	(440) 386-2500
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	48 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	48 mi	(216) 383-2222
Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC	Valley View, OH	55 mi	(216) 654-9300

Nursing homes near Edgewood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Country Club Ret Center I I I	Ashtabula, OH	2.3 mi	4 of 5	73	(440) 992-0022
Ashtabula County Nursing Home	Kingsville, OH	2.5 mi	4 of 5	133	(440) 224-2161
Carington Park	Ashtabula, OH	2.9 mi	5 of 5	175	(440) 964-8446
Saybrook Landing	Ashtabula, OH	5.7 mi	5 of 5	95	(440) 969-1509

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgewood. 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 Edgewood

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 $2,901 monthly median income of Edgewood 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 Edgewood: common questions

Which hospices serve Edgewood?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Edgewood ZIP codes, including Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland, Traditions Health, Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp.

How much does respite care cost in Edgewood?

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 $2,901 monthly median income of Edgewood 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 Edgewood. 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 Edgewood, OH