Respite Care in Fort Thomas, KY
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Respite Care in Fort Thomas, KY: the local picture
Most older adults in Fort Thomas live with someone: 80% 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 661 Fort Thomas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (30% in Campbell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Fort Thomas ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Fort Thomas compared with Campbell County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Fort Thomas | Campbell County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 30% | 39% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 15% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $82,545 | $53,925 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Thomas
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate, KY | 1.5 mi | 422 | 27% |
| Newport, KY | 1.6 mi | 2,436 | 36% |
| Bellevue, KY | 1.7 mi | 767 | 25% |
| Dayton, KY | 2.1 mi | 824 | 27% |
| Wilder, KY | 3.1 mi | 604 | 45% |
| Highland Heights, KY | 3.2 mi | 1,021 | 48% |
Hospices serving Fort Thomas
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati) | Cincinnati, OH | 6.3 mi | (513) 831-5800 |
| Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare | Edgewood, KY | 6.6 mi | (859) 301-4600 |
| Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 9.3 mi | (513) 770-0820 |
| Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 13 mi | (513) 246-9218 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | 15 mi | (513) 742-6310 |
Nursing homes near Fort Thomas (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF | Fort Thomas, KY | 0.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 20 | (859) 572-3211 |
| Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas | Fort Thomas, KY | 0.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 140 | (859) 572-0660 |
| Carmel Manor | Fort Thomas, KY | 1.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 95 | (859) 781-5111 |
| The Pavilion At Kenton | Covington, KY | 2.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 82 | (859) 283-6600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Thomas. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Fort Thomas
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 22% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Fort Thomas 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Fort Thomas: common questions
Which hospices serve Fort Thomas?
Medicare lists 8 hospices for Fort Thomas ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati), Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare, Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc.
How much does respite care cost in Fort Thomas?
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 22% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas. 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.
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