Respite Care in Medina, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Medina, OH: the local picture

4,877

residents 65 or older (19% of Medina)

70%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Medina County)

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve Medina ZIP codes

Most older adults in Medina live with someone: 70% 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 1,474 Medina residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Medina County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 43 hospices serving Medina ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Medina compared with Medina County and Ohio

Census figure	Medina	Medina County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	6.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,793	$61,376	—

Older residents in towns around Medina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brunswick, OH	8.2 mi	6,253	34%
Lodi, OH	9.9 mi	495	29%
Wadsworth, OH	10 mi	4,661	40%
Montrose-Ghent, OH	12 mi	874	21%
Rittman, OH	12 mi	946	45%
Strongsville, OH	12 mi	11,116	27%

Hospices serving Medina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Remembrance Hospice Medina	Medina, OH	0.7 mi	(330) 958-0010
Town Square Hospice Ohio LLC	Medina, OH	0.7 mi	(330) 588-3803
Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio	Medina, OH	0.7 mi	(330) 335-9999
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron	Fairlawn, OH	13 mi	(330) 873-3468
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Akron, OH	13 mi	(330) 666-5242

Nursing homes near Medina (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medina Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Medina, OH	0.7 mi	2 of 5	80	(330) 725-3393
Medina Bsd Opco LLC	Medina, OH	0.8 mi	2 of 5	60	(330) 725-1550
Avenue At Medina	Medina, OH	1.0 mi	5 of 5	70	(330) 721-7001
Samaritan Care Center And Villa	Medina, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 725-4123

Straight-line miles from the center of Medina. 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 Medina

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 35% of the $4,149 monthly median income of Medina 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 Medina: common questions

Which hospices serve Medina?

Medicare lists 43 hospices for Medina ZIP codes, including Remembrance Hospice Medina, Town Square Hospice Ohio LLC, Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in Medina?

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 35% of the $4,149 monthly median income of Medina 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 Medina. 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 Medina

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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 Medina, OH