Respite Care in Huber Ridge, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Huber Ridge, OH: the local picture

410

residents 65 or older (10.0% of Huber Ridge)

88%

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

40%

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

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Huber Ridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Huber Ridge live with someone: 88% 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 165 Huber Ridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (31% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Huber Ridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Huber Ridge compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Huber Ridge	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	10.0%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,219	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Huber Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westerville, OH	2.2 mi	8,306	26%
Gahanna, OH	4.3 mi	5,943	24%
Worthington, OH	5.4 mi	3,273	16%
New Albany, OH	7.5 mi	1,425	24%
Columbus, OH	8.2 mi	103,532	33%
Whitehall, OH	8.7 mi	2,418	49%

Hospices serving Huber Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caretenders Hospice	Columbus, OH	1.3 mi	(614) 210-1150
Luminary Hospice	Columbus, OH	1.3 mi	(614) 695-5696
Generation Hospice, LLC	Westerville, OH	1.6 mi	(740) 348-1399
Suncrest Hospice	Columbus, OH	3.2 mi	(614) 612-0063
Gentiva I	Columbus, OH	4.1 mi	(614) 414-0500

Nursing homes near Huber Ridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westerville Post Acute	Westerville, OH	0.8 mi	1 of 5	130	(614) 895-1038
Westerwood Rehabilitation	Columbus, OH	1.1 mi	5 of 5	75	(614) 890-8282
Inniswood Health And Rehabilitation	Westerville, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(614) 891-5055
Forest Hills Center	Columbus, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	75	(614) 891-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Huber Ridge. 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 Huber Ridge

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 29% of the $4,935 monthly median income of Huber Ridge 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 Huber Ridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Huber Ridge?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Huber Ridge ZIP codes, including Caretenders Hospice, Luminary Hospice, Generation Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Huber Ridge?

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 29% of the $4,935 monthly median income of Huber Ridge 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 Huber Ridge. 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 Huber Ridge, OH