Respite Care in Kenton, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kenton, OH: the local picture

1,505

residents 65 or older (20% of Kenton)

68%

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

41%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kenton live with someone: 68% 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 564 Kenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in Hardin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Kenton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kenton compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Kenton	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,950	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Kenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ada, OH	14 mi	390	22%
Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	2,354	44%
Upper Sandusky, OH	22 mi	1,315	50%
Bluffton, OH	22 mi	887	29%
Carey, OH	24 mi	573	22%
Marion, OH	26 mi	5,301	34%

Hospices serving Kenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	21 mi	(419) 294-5787
Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	(937) 593-1605
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	26 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	27 mi	(419) 226-9064
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	27 mi	(419) 228-2535

Nursing homes near Kenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kenton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kenton, OH	0.2 mi	3 of 5	125	(419) 674-4197
Vancrest Of Ada	Ada, OH	15 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 238-0715
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Arlington	Arlington, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	50	(419) 365-5115
Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center	Lakeview, OH	19 mi	5 of 5	40	(937) 843-4929

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenton. 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 Kenton

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Kenton?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Kenton ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Universal Home Health & Hospice, Legacy Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Kenton?

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton. 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 Kenton

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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 Kenton, OH