Respite Care in Erlanger, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Erlanger, KY: the local picture

3,132

residents 65 or older (16% of Erlanger)

76%

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

29%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Erlanger ZIP codes

Most older adults in Erlanger 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 852 Erlanger residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (33% in Boone County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Erlanger ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Erlanger compared with Boone County and Kentucky

Census figure	Erlanger	Boone County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	8.0%	13%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,106	$63,871	—

Older residents in towns around Erlanger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crescent Springs, KY	1.6 mi	811	23%
Villa Hills, KY	1.8 mi	1,784	29%
Lakeside Park, KY	1.8 mi	505	37%
Crestview Hills, KY	1.9 mi	611	35%
Fort Mitchell, KY	2.4 mi	974	34%
Edgewood, KY	3.0 mi	2,134	30%

Hospices serving Erlanger

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	2.3 mi	(859) 301-4600
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	17 mi	(513) 770-0820
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	20 mi	(513) 246-9218
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio	Cincinnati, OH	22 mi	(513) 742-6310
Compassus - Western Ohio	Dayton, OH	48 mi	(937) 226-8611

Nursing homes near Erlanger (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Care Center	Erlanger, KY	0.7 mi	4 of 5	100	(859) 727-9330
Villaspring Of Erlanger	Erlanger, KY	1.5 mi	3 of 5	140	(859) 727-6700
Madonna Manor	Villa Hills, KY	2.1 mi	1 of 5	60	(859) 426-6400
Florence Park Care Center	Florence, KY	2.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(513) 605-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Erlanger. 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 Erlanger

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,176 monthly median income of Erlanger households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Erlanger: common questions

Which hospices serve Erlanger?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Erlanger ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare, Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc, Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Erlanger?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,176 monthly median income of Erlanger households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Erlanger. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Erlanger, KY