Respite Care in Kent, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kent, OH: the local picture

3,082

residents 65 or older (11% of Kent)

63%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Portage County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kent ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kent live with someone: 63% 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 836 Kent residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in Portage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Kent ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kent compared with Portage County and Ohio

Census figure	Kent	Portage County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	6.6%	10%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,223	$60,251	—

Older residents in towns around Kent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brimfield, OH	3.6 mi	499	16%
Munroe Falls, OH	3.9 mi	1,585	47%
Tallmadge, OH	4.3 mi	4,343	34%
Stow, OH	4.4 mi	6,690	30%
Silver Lake, OH	4.9 mi	687	25%
Ravenna, OH	6.3 mi	2,066	34%

Hospices serving Kent

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC	Munroe Falls, OH	4.0 mi	(330) 443-9800
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	4.4 mi	(330) 686-9900
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	7.7 mi	(234) 200-1210
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	7.7 mi	(216) 916-1110
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	10 mi	(330) 564-1444

Nursing homes near Kent (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tamarack Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Kent, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(330) 593-5300
Majestic Care Of Kent	Kent, OH	1.7 mi	2 of 5	74	(330) 678-4912
Arbors At Stow	Stow, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	145	(330) 688-1188
Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center	Kent, OH	3.5 mi	5 of 5	79	(330) 296-6415

Straight-line miles from the center of Kent. 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 Kent

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 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent 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 Kent: common questions

Which hospices serve Kent?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Kent ZIP codes, including Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC, Serenity Hospice, Summa Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Kent?

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 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent 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 Kent. 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 Kent

More senior care near Kent

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Kent

More for Kent families

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 Kent, OH