Respite Care in Fostoria, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fostoria, OH: the local picture

2,217

residents 65 or older (18% of Fostoria)

65%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Seneca County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fostoria ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fostoria live with someone: 65% 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 696 Fostoria residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in Seneca County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Fostoria ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fostoria compared with Seneca County and Ohio

Census figure	Fostoria	Seneca County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.1%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,432	$48,630	—

Older residents in towns around Fostoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tiffin, OH	12 mi	3,195	38%
North Baltimore, OH	13 mi	651	53%
Findlay, OH	14 mi	7,715	32%
Carey, OH	15 mi	573	22%
Gibsonburg, OH	16 mi	409	36%
Ballville, OH	18 mi	1,114	18%

Hospices serving Fostoria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	15 mi	(419) 423-5351
Heartland Hospice	Fremont, OH	20 mi	(419) 355-9209
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Perrysburg, OH	28 mi	(419) 661-4001
Residential Hospice Nw Oh	Maumee, OH	32 mi	(567) 218-2075
Heartland Hospice (Sylvania)	Maumee, OH	32 mi	(419) 824-7400

Nursing homes near Fostoria (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Shepherd Home	Fostoria, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	95	(419) 937-1801
Independence House	Fostoria, OH	1.3 mi	4 of 5	50	(419) 435-8505
St Catherine's C C Of Fostoria	Fostoria, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	56	(419) 435-8112
The Willows At Tiffin	Tiffin, OH	12 mi	5 of 5	67	(419) 443-0059

Straight-line miles from the center of Fostoria. 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 Fostoria

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 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria 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 Fostoria: common questions

Which hospices serve Fostoria?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Fostoria ZIP codes, including Bridge Home Health And Hospice, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Of Northwest Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in Fostoria?

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 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria 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 Fostoria. 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 Fostoria, OH