Respite Care in Hilliard, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hilliard, OH: the local picture

4,376

residents 65 or older (12% of Hilliard)

72%

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

29%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hilliard ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hilliard live with someone: 72% 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 1,219 Hilliard residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (31% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Hilliard ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hilliard compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Hilliard	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,808	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Hilliard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Upper Arlington, OH	4.6 mi	6,409	21%
Dublin, OH	5.5 mi	7,597	20%
Lincoln Village, OH	5.8 mi	1,308	47%
Lake Darby, OH	6.0 mi	482	33%
Grandview Heights, OH	7.3 mi	949	26%
Plain City, OH	7.9 mi	590	44%

Hospices serving Hilliard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care360 Hospice, LLC	Hilliard, OH	1.0 mi	(614) 674-3766
National Church Residences H&C Services Central Ohio Hospice	Dublin, OH	5.6 mi	(614) 457-6950
Summit Hospice	Grandview Heights, OH	6.8 mi	(614) 370-4453
Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus	Columbus, OH	7.5 mi	(614) 566-5377
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	8.6 mi	(614) 234-0200

Nursing homes near Hilliard (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Darby Glenn Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hilliard, OH	1.1 mi	5 of 5	99	(614) 777-6001
Norwich Springs Health Campus	Hilliard, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	54	(614) 363-1833
Trueman Pointe Care Center	Hilliard, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	72	(614) 771-4400
Mill Run Care Center	Hilliard, OH	2.4 mi	3 of 5	66	(614) 527-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hilliard. 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 Hilliard

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 21% of the $6,901 monthly median income of Hilliard 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 Hilliard: common questions

Which hospices serve Hilliard?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Hilliard ZIP codes, including Care360 Hospice, LLC, National Church Residences H&C Services Central Ohio Hospice, Summit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hilliard?

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 21% of the $6,901 monthly median income of Hilliard 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 Hilliard. 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 Hilliard, OH