Respite Care in Lima, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lima, OH: the local picture

5,615

residents 65 or older (16% of Lima)

62%

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

39%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lima ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lima live with someone: 62% 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 2,055 Lima residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (34% in Allen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Lima ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lima compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Lima	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,784	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Lima

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Shawnee, OH	4.6 mi	1,253	29%
Wapakoneta, OH	13 mi	2,093	43%
Delphos, OH	14 mi	1,688	38%
Ada, OH	15 mi	390	22%
Bluffton, OH	16 mi	887	29%
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	27%

Hospices serving Lima

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	1.5 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	1.8 mi	(419) 226-9064
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	4.6 mi	(419) 228-2535
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	20 mi	(419) 523-4449
Grand Lake Hospice	Saint Marys, OH	20 mi	(419) 394-7434

Nursing homes near Lima (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springview Manor	Lima, OH	0.5 mi	4 of 5	62	(419) 227-3661
Carecore At Lima	Lima, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	88	(419) 227-2154
Lima Convalescent Home	Lima, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	72	(419) 224-9741
Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc	Lima, OH	2.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 331-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Lima. 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 Lima

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima: common questions

Which hospices serve Lima?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Lima ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice Inc, Mercy Health - Hospice Lima, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima.

How much does respite care cost in Lima?

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima. 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 Lima

More senior care near Lima

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Other care in Lima

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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 Lima, OH