Respite Care in Mack, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mack, OH: the local picture

2,412

residents 65 or older (21% of Mack)

76%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hamilton County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mack ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mack live with someone: 76% 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 609 Mack residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (30% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Mack ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mack compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Mack	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,944	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Mack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Miami Heights, OH	2.3 mi	1,292	22%
Bridgetown, OH	2.4 mi	2,943	32%
Covedale, OH	2.8 mi	1,385	38%
Dent, OH	3.1 mi	2,692	35%
Cleves, OH	3.5 mi	199	21%
Cheviot, OH	3.6 mi	959	47%

Hospices serving Mack

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Village Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	9.0 mi	(513) 782-2546
Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Lawrenceburg, IN	10 mi	(812) 932-0641
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	11 mi	(859) 301-4600
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	11 mi	(513) 636-4663
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	16 mi	(513) 831-5800

Nursing homes near Mack (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Three Rivers Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	1.8 mi	3 of 5	119	(513) 941-0787
Western Hills Retirement Village	Cincinnati, OH	2.4 mi	4 of 5	110	(513) 941-0099
Hillebrand Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Cincinnati, OH	3.1 mi	2 of 5	108	(513) 574-4550
Bridgetown Nursing And Rehabilitation Centre	Cheviot, OH	3.1 mi	2 of 5	55	(513) 598-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mack. 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 Mack

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 25% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Mack 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 Mack: common questions

Which hospices serve Mack?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Mack ZIP codes, including Ohio Living Village Hospice, Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Mack?

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 25% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Mack 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 Mack. 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 Mack

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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 Mack, OH