Respite Care in Gahanna, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gahanna, OH: the local picture

5,943

residents 65 or older (17% of Gahanna)

73%

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

24%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gahanna ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gahanna live with someone: 73% 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 1,375 Gahanna residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (31% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Gahanna ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gahanna compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Gahanna	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,831	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Gahanna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huber Ridge, OH	4.3 mi	410	40%
Whitehall, OH	4.7 mi	2,418	49%
Bexley, OH	5.7 mi	1,743	21%
Westerville, OH	6.2 mi	8,306	26%
New Albany, OH	6.6 mi	1,425	24%
Columbus, OH	6.6 mi	103,532	33%

Hospices serving Gahanna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 929-7930
Faith & Family Supportive Care & Hospice Inc	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 755-2347
Gentiva I	Columbus, OH	1.6 mi	(614) 414-0500
Caretenders Hospice	Columbus, OH	4.3 mi	(614) 210-1150

Nursing homes near Gahanna (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Continuing Healthcare Of Gahanna	Gahanna, OH	1.1 mi	not rated	94	(614) 475-8778
Otterbein Gahanna	Gahanna, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(614) 981-6854
The Laurels Of Gahanna	Columbus, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	112	(614) 337-1066
Taylor Springs Health Campus	Gahanna, OH	2.6 mi	3 of 5	58	(614) 863-6384

Straight-line miles from the center of Gahanna. 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 Gahanna

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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 Gahanna: common questions

Which hospices serve Gahanna?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Gahanna ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice, Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC, Faith & Family Supportive Care & Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Gahanna?

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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 Gahanna. 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 Gahanna, OH