Respite Care in Massillon, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Massillon, OH: the local picture

6,545

residents 65 or older (20% of Massillon)

67%

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

33%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Massillon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Massillon live with someone: 67% 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 2,052 Massillon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (30% in Stark County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Massillon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Massillon compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	Massillon	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	6.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,198	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around Massillon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Perry Heights, OH	3.1 mi	1,510	46%
Richville, OH	3.8 mi	835	44%
Reedurban, OH	4.8 mi	960	34%
Canal Fulton, OH	8.1 mi	1,125	41%
Canton, OH	8.4 mi	10,940	35%
North Canton, OH	9.1 mi	4,606	31%

Hospices serving Massillon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	5.6 mi	(330) 479-2378
Advantage Hospice Company	Canton, OH	6.2 mi	(234) 262-9650
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	6.2 mi	(234) 203-3223
Corsocare Hospice	North Canton, OH	7.7 mi	(866) 257-9773
Absolute Hospice Inc	North Canton, OH	7.7 mi	(330) 498-8075

Nursing homes near Massillon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legends Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Massillon, OH	1.3 mi	2 of 5	65	(330) 837-1001
Meadow Wind Health Care Center	Massillon, OH	2.0 mi	2 of 5	99	(330) 833-2026
Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Massillon, OH	2.2 mi	5 of 5	89	(330) 830-8500
Hanover Healthcare Center	Massillon, OH	3.0 mi	2 of 5	125	(330) 837-1741

Straight-line miles from the center of Massillon. 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 Massillon

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 $3,767 monthly median income of Massillon 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 Massillon: common questions

Which hospices serve Massillon?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Massillon ZIP codes, including Aultman Hospice, Advantage Hospice Company, Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Massillon?

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 $3,767 monthly median income of Massillon 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 Massillon. 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 Massillon, OH