Respite Care in Highland Heights, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highland Heights, OH: the local picture

2,323

residents 65 or older (27% of Highland Heights)

76%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Highland Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highland Heights live with someone: 76% 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 525 Highland Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (33% in Cuyahoga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Highland Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Highland Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Highland Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,738	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mayfield, OH	1.8 mi	821	21%
Richmond Heights, OH	2.1 mi	2,915	40%
Mayfield Heights, OH	2.5 mi	4,585	35%
Lyndhurst, OH	2.8 mi	4,065	26%
Willoughby Hills, OH	2.9 mi	1,991	39%
South Euclid, OH	3.4 mi	3,661	26%

Hospices serving Highland Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Hospice	Mayfield Village, OH	0.9 mi	(216) 678-2253
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	0.9 mi	(440) 386-2500
Ahc Home Health Of Cleveland LLC	Mayfield Heights, OH	3.5 mi	(440) 276-7000
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	5.4 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	5.4 mi	(216) 383-2222

Nursing homes near Highland Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu	Richmond Heights, OH	0.6 mi	2 of 5	176	(216) 261-9600
Highland Pointe Health & Rehab Center	Highland Heights, OH	0.6 mi	1 of 5	96	(440) 443-0900
Tranquility Of Richmond Heights	Richmond Heights, OH	1.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(216) 291-8585
Altercare Of Mayfield Village, Inc	Mayfield Village, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	52	(440) 473-9411

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Heights. 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 Highland Heights

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 22% of the $6,645 monthly median income of Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Highland Heights?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Highland Heights ZIP codes, including Constellation Hospice, Traditions Health, Ahc Home Health Of Cleveland LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Highland Heights?

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 22% of the $6,645 monthly median income of Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights. 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 Highland Heights, OH