Respite Care in Fairborn, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fairborn, OH: the local picture

5,649

residents 65 or older (16% of Fairborn)

70%

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

43%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fairborn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fairborn live with someone: 70% 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 2,350 Fairborn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (32% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Fairborn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fairborn compared with Greene County and Ohio

Census figure	Fairborn	Greene County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,468	$68,801	—

Older residents in towns around Fairborn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beavercreek, OH	5.3 mi	9,825	28%
Enon, OH	6.0 mi	468	44%
Yellow Springs, OH	6.2 mi	1,261	40%
Riverside, OH	6.2 mi	3,712	32%
Park Layne, OH	6.3 mi	656	34%
Huber Heights, OH	6.9 mi	7,000	39%

Hospices serving Fairborn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	3.9 mi	(937) 458-6028
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	6.0 mi	(614) 436-9404
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	8.8 mi	(937) 256-4490
Heartland Hospice	Kettering, OH	12 mi	(937) 299-6980
Compassus - Western Ohio	Dayton, OH	14 mi	(937) 226-8611

Nursing homes near Fairborn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wright Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Fairborn, OH	1.8 mi	3 of 5	99	(937) 878-7046
Trinity Community At Fairborn	Fairborn, OH	3.0 mi	4 of 5	94	(937) 878-0262
Beavercreek Post Acute	Dayton, OH	4.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(937) 429-1106
Dayspring Of Miami Valley Hlth Care Center & Rehab	Fairborn, OH	4.7 mi	5 of 5	133	(937) 864-2595

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairborn. 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 Fairborn

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 35% of the $4,122 monthly median income of Fairborn 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 Fairborn: common questions

Which hospices serve Fairborn?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Fairborn ZIP codes, including Ohio Valley Hospice, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton, Hospice Of Dayton.

How much does respite care cost in Fairborn?

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 35% of the $4,122 monthly median income of Fairborn 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 Fairborn. 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 Fairborn, OH