Respite Care in McDonald, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McDonald, OH: the local picture

684

residents 65 or older (22% of McDonald)

65%

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

38%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve McDonald ZIP codes

Most older adults in McDonald live with someone: 65% 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 258 McDonald residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Trumbull County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

McDonald compared with Trumbull County and Ohio

Census figure	McDonald	Trumbull County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	8.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,159	$46,417	—

Older residents in towns around McDonald

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Girard, OH	1.4 mi	1,920	41%
Niles, OH	2.3 mi	4,262	33%
Mineral Ridge, OH	2.6 mi	1,054	18%
Austintown, OH	5.0 mi	6,978	35%
Howland Center, OH	6.0 mi	1,160	34%
Youngstown, OH	6.0 mi	10,806	41%

Hospices serving McDonald

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	1.6 mi	(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	1.6 mi	(330) 399-1992
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	(330) 286-3435
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	(330) 759-3903

Nursing homes near McDonald (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vista Center At The Ridge	Mineral Ridge, OH	2.5 mi	2 of 5	155	(330) 652-9901
Autumn Hills Care Center	Niles, OH	2.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(330) 652-2053
Shepherd Of The Valley Liberty	Girard, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	79	(330) 544-0771
Omni Manor Nursing Home	Youngstown, OH	3.3 mi	4 of 5	130	(330) 793-5648

Straight-line miles from the center of McDonald. 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 McDonald

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 34% of the $4,180 monthly median income of McDonald 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 McDonald: common questions

Which hospices serve McDonald?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for McDonald ZIP codes, including Patriot Hospice Inc, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in McDonald?

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 34% of the $4,180 monthly median income of McDonald 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 McDonald. 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 McDonald

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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 McDonald, OH