Respite Care in Howland Center, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Howland Center, OH: the local picture

1,160

residents 65 or older (19% of Howland Center)

65%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Trumbull County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Howland Center ZIP codes

Most older adults in Howland Center 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 362 Howland Center residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (34% in Trumbull County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Howland Center ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Howland Center compared with Trumbull County and Ohio

Census figure	Howland Center	Trumbull County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	8.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,536	$46,417	—

Older residents in towns around Howland Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warren, OH	3.8 mi	7,215	42%
Niles, OH	4.2 mi	4,262	33%
Cortland, OH	5.9 mi	1,935	36%
McDonald, OH	6.0 mi	684	38%
Girard, OH	6.2 mi	1,920	41%
Champion Heights, OH	6.7 mi	1,465	44%

Hospices serving Howland Center

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	6.6 mi	(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	6.6 mi	(330) 399-1992
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	15 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	15 mi	(330) 286-3435
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	15 mi	(330) 759-3903

Nursing homes near Howland Center (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland	Howland, OH	1.3 mi	4 of 5	65	(330) 856-9232
Warren Nursing & Rehab	Warren, OH	1.9 mi	1 of 5	107	(330) 372-2251
Gillette Nursing Home	Warren, OH	2.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(330) 372-1960
White Oak Manor	Warren, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	52	(330) 369-4672

Straight-line miles from the center of Howland Center. 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 Howland Center

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 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Howland Center 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 Howland Center: common questions

Which hospices serve Howland Center?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Howland Center ZIP codes, including Patriot Hospice Inc, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in Howland Center?

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 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Howland Center 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 Howland Center. 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 Howland Center, OH