Respite Care in Lexington, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lexington, OH: the local picture

846

residents 65 or older (18% of Lexington)

70%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Richland County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lexington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lexington 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 260 Lexington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Richland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Lexington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lexington compared with Richland County and Ohio

Census figure	Lexington	Richland County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	7.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,042	$47,780	—

Older residents in towns around Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ontario, OH	6.4 mi	1,199	47%
Mansfield, OH	6.5 mi	9,502	39%
Galion, OH	11 mi	2,124	36%
Crestline, OH	11 mi	762	36%
Fredericktown, OH	14 mi	487	33%
Shelby, OH	15 mi	1,849	31%

Hospices serving Lexington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avita Home Health And Hospice	Galion, OH	12 mi	(419) 468-7985
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	21 mi	(740) 263-2248
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	34 mi	(330) 264-4899
Tranquility Hospice	Delaware, OH	37 mi	(740) 990-1023
Hospice Of Central Ohio	Newark, OH	43 mi	(740) 788-1400

Nursing homes near Lexington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lexington Court Care Center	Lexington, OH	0.8 mi	4 of 5	75	(419) 884-2000
Country Meadow Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Bellville, OH	4.2 mi	2 of 5	48	(419) 886-3922
Liberty Nursing Center Of Mansfield	Mansfield, OH	5.0 mi	2 of 5	68	(419) 756-7111
Winchester Terrace	Mansfield, OH	5.3 mi	2 of 5	83	(419) 756-4747

Straight-line miles from the center of Lexington. 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 Lexington

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 37% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Lexington 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 Lexington: common questions

Which hospices serve Lexington?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Lexington ZIP codes, including Avita Home Health And Hospice, Gentiva, Lifecare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lexington?

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 37% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Lexington 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 Lexington. 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 Lexington, OH