Respite Care in Kettering, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kettering, OH: the local picture

11,256

residents 65 or older (20% of Kettering)

63%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Montgomery County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kettering ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kettering 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 3,148 Kettering residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (33% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Kettering ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kettering compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Kettering	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,054	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Kettering

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oakwood, OH	2.1 mi	1,269	19%
Centerville, OH	4.3 mi	7,305	27%
Moraine, OH	4.9 mi	835	40%
Bellbrook, OH	5.3 mi	1,427	24%
Beavercreek, OH	5.5 mi	9,825	28%
West Carrollton, OH	5.9 mi	1,852	44%

Hospices serving Kettering

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Kettering, OH	1.1 mi	(937) 299-6980
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	1.7 mi	(937) 256-4490
Compassus - Western Ohio	Dayton, OH	3.6 mi	(937) 226-8611
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC	Dayton, OH	6.3 mi	(937) 312-3170
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	6.5 mi	(937) 458-6028

Nursing homes near Kettering (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Kettering	Kettering, OH	0.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(937) 297-4300
Kettering Heights Post Acute	Kettering, OH	0.5 mi	2 of 5	115	(937) 949-3550
Oaks Of West Kettering The	Kettering, OH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	118	(937) 293-1152
Oak Creek Terrace Inc	Kettering, OH	2.5 mi	4 of 5	69	(937) 439-1454

Straight-line miles from the center of Kettering. 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 Kettering

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 33% of the $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering: common questions

Which hospices serve Kettering?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Kettering ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice, Hospice Of Dayton, Compassus - Western Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in Kettering?

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 33% of the $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering. 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 Kettering, OH