Respite Care in Findlay, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Findlay, OH: the local picture

7,715

residents 65 or older (19% of Findlay)

61%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hancock County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Findlay ZIP codes

Most older adults in Findlay live with someone: 61% 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 2,325 Findlay residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Hancock County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Findlay ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Findlay compared with Hancock County and Ohio

Census figure	Findlay	Hancock County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.8%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,891	$48,514	—

Older residents in towns around Findlay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Baltimore, OH	9.3 mi	651	53%
Fostoria, OH	14 mi	2,217	34%
Carey, OH	15 mi	573	22%
Bluffton, OH	17 mi	887	29%
Ottawa, OH	21 mi	866	27%
Ada, OH	22 mi	390	22%

Hospices serving Findlay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	0.4 mi	(419) 423-5351
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	31 mi	(419) 226-9064
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	32 mi	(567) 940-9320
Heartland Hospice	Fremont, OH	34 mi	(419) 355-9209
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Perrysburg, OH	34 mi	(419) 661-4001

Nursing homes near Findlay (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fox Run Manor	Findlay, OH	0.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(419) 424-0832
Birchaven Retirement Village	Findlay, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	118	(419) 424-3000
The Manor At Greendale	Findlay, OH	1.7 mi	5 of 5	77	(419) 422-3978
Heritage The	Findlay, OH	2.1 mi	1 of 5	96	(419) 424-1808

Straight-line miles from the center of Findlay. 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 Findlay

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 39% of the $3,658 monthly median income of Findlay 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 Findlay: common questions

Which hospices serve Findlay?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Findlay ZIP codes, including Bridge Home Health And Hospice, Mercy Health - Hospice Lima, Legacy Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Findlay?

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 39% of the $3,658 monthly median income of Findlay 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 Findlay. 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 Findlay, OH