Respite Care in Johnstown, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Johnstown, OH: the local picture

725

residents 65 or older (14% of Johnstown)

70%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Licking County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Johnstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Johnstown live with someone: 70% 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 241 Johnstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (35% in Licking County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Johnstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Johnstown compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Johnstown	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	5.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,750	$57,019	—

Older residents in towns around Johnstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Albany, OH	6.2 mi	1,425	24%
Beechwood Trails, OH	8.4 mi	610	23%
Pataskala, OH	9.1 mi	2,973	33%
Granville, OH	12 mi	1,174	31%
Westerville, OH	12 mi	8,306	26%
Sunbury, OH	12 mi	1,042	31%

Hospices serving Johnstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wesley Hospice, LLC	New Albany, OH	7.4 mi	(614) 451-6700
Bella Care Hospice	Westerville, OH	10 mi	(614) 473-0044
Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus	Westerville, OH	10 mi	(614) 433-0031
Generation Hospice, LLC	Westerville, OH	12 mi	(740) 348-1399
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	13 mi	(614) 840-9856

Nursing homes near Johnstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Johnstown Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Johnstown, OH	0.4 mi	5 of 5	117	(740) 809-1700
Smiths Mill Health Campus	New Albany, OH	6.9 mi	3 of 5	58	(614) 245-1060
Wesley Woods At New Albany	New Albany, OH	7.8 mi	5 of 5	16	(614) 656-4100
Otterbein New Albany	New Albany, OH	8.8 mi	1 of 5	60	(614) 981-6854

Straight-line miles from the center of Johnstown. 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 Johnstown

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 35% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Johnstown 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 Johnstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Johnstown?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Johnstown ZIP codes, including Wesley Hospice, LLC, Bella Care Hospice, Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus.

How much does respite care cost in Johnstown?

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 35% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Johnstown 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 Johnstown. 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.

More near Johnstown

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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 Johnstown, OH