Respite Care in London, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in London, OH: the local picture

2,032

residents 65 or older (19% of London)

71%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Madison County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve London ZIP codes

Most older adults in London live with someone: 71% 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 897 London residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (36% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving London ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

London compared with Madison County and Ohio

Census figure	London	Madison County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,801	$58,408	—

Older residents in towns around London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Jefferson, OH	7.9 mi	929	29%
Lake Darby, OH	13 mi	482	33%
Lincoln Village, OH	17 mi	1,308	47%
Plain City, OH	17 mi	590	44%
Hilliard, OH	18 mi	4,376	29%
Grove City, OH	18 mi	7,979	30%

Hospices serving London

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Loving Care Hospice And Home Health	London, OH	0.6 mi	(937) 644-1928
Summit Hospice	Grandview Heights, OH	22 mi	(614) 370-4453
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	22 mi	(614) 234-0200
National Church Residences H&C Services Central Ohio Hospice	Dublin, OH	23 mi	(614) 457-6950
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare	Columbus, OH	24 mi	(614) 355-1100

Nursing homes near London (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
London Health & Rehab Center	London, OH	0.6 mi	3 of 5	78	(740) 852-3100
Arbors West	West Jefferson, OH	9.2 mi	2 of 5	94	(614) 879-7661
Laurels Of West Columbus, The	Columbus, OH	16 mi	1 of 5	97	(614) 812-1200
Columbus Healthcare Center	Columbus, OH	18 mi	2 of 5	100	(614) 276-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of London. 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 London

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 $3,817 monthly median income of London 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 London: common questions

Which hospices serve London?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for London ZIP codes, including Loving Care Hospice And Home Health, Summit Hospice, Mount Carmel Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in London?

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 $3,817 monthly median income of London 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 London. 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 London

More senior care near London

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in London

More for London 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 London, OH