Respite Care in Gallipolis, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gallipolis, OH: the local picture

884

residents 65 or older (28% of Gallipolis)

42%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Gallia County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gallipolis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gallipolis live with someone: 42% 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 308 Gallipolis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (44% in Gallia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Gallipolis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gallipolis compared with Gallia County and Ohio

Census figure	Gallipolis	Gallia County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	44%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	28%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,688	$43,011	—

Older residents in towns around Gallipolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Point Pleasant, WV	3.8 mi	1,143	47%
Ravenswood, WV	25 mi	935	53%
Ripley, WV	26 mi	650	44%
Winfield, WV	26 mi	397	55%
Milton, WV	27 mi	361	58%
Wellston, OH	28 mi	974	31%

Hospices serving Gallipolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holzer Medical Center Hospice	Gallipolis, OH	2.1 mi	(740) 446-5074
Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio	South Point, OH	33 mi	(740) 894-0013
Homereach Hospice	Athens, OH	35 mi	(740) 331-7040
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	40 mi	(740) 356-2567
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	44 mi	(740) 682-0270

Nursing homes near Gallipolis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holzer Senior Care Center	Bidwell, OH	3.4 mi	3 of 5	41	(740) 446-5001
Arbors At Gallipolis	Gallipolis, OH	4.1 mi	2 of 5	99	(740) 446-7112
Abbyshire Place Health And Rehabilitation Center L	Bidwell, OH	4.1 mi	5 of 5	95	(740) 446-7150
Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center	Point Pleasant, WV	5.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(304) 675-5236

Straight-line miles from the center of Gallipolis. 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 Gallipolis

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 50% of the $2,891 monthly median income of Gallipolis 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 Gallipolis: common questions

Which hospices serve Gallipolis?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Gallipolis ZIP codes, including Holzer Medical Center Hospice, Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio, Homereach Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Gallipolis?

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 50% of the $2,891 monthly median income of Gallipolis 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 Gallipolis. 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 Gallipolis, OH