Hunter, Ohio

Respite Care in Hunter, OH

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Local figures

Respite Care in Hunter, OH: the local picture

456
residents 65 or older (13% of Hunter)
78%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
48%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Warren County)
23
Medicare-certified hospices serve Hunter ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hunter live with someone: 78% 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 217 Hunter residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (29% in Warren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hunter compared with Warren County and Ohio

Census figureHunterWarren CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability48%29%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%23%32%
Residents 65 or older13%16%18%
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.5%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.5%7.5%10%
Households with no vehicle1.8%3.1%7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$50,278$66,095—

Older residents in towns around Hunter

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Franklin, OH4.3 mi1,43041%
Middletown, OH4.3 mi9,03635%
Monroe, OH5.4 mi2,14037%
Springboro, OH5.5 mi3,27421%
Lebanon, OH6.0 mi3,32426%
Carlisle, OH6.2 mi1,21540%

Hospices serving Hunter

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Care Of Middletown IncMiddletown, OH6.2 mi(513) 424-2273
Otterbein Hospice LLCLebanon, OH7.4 mi(513) 696-8540
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLCDayton, OH9.9 mi(937) 312-3170
Queen City HospiceMason, OH11 mi(513) 510-4406
Sanctuary HospiceMason, OH11 mi(513) 755-0232

Nursing homes near Hunter (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Otterbein MiddletownFranklin, OH1.4 mi4 of 560(513) 727-4590
Otterbein Lebanon Retirement CommunityLebanon, OH3.3 mi5 of 5154(513) 933-5427
Arlington Pointe Care CenterMiddletown, OH3.3 mi4 of 5107(513) 605-2700
Momentous Health At FranklinFranklin, OH4.3 mi1 of 579(937) 746-3943

Straight-line miles from the center of Hunter. 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 Hunter

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 34% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Hunter 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Hunter: common questions

Which hospices serve Hunter?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Hunter ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of Middletown Inc, Otterbein Hospice LLC, Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hunter?

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 34% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Hunter 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 Hunter. 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.

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.

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