Respite Care in Middlefield, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Middlefield, OH: the local picture

930

residents 65 or older (34% of Middlefield)

49%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Geauga County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Middlefield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Middlefield live with someone: 49% 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 274 Middlefield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (26% in Geauga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Middlefield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Middlefield compared with Geauga County and Ohio

Census figure	Middlefield	Geauga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	21%	32%
Residents 65 or older	34%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.1%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,657	$68,978	—

Older residents in towns around Middlefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chardon, OH	11 mi	1,111	35%
Garrettsville, OH	12 mi	610	16%
South Russell, OH	13 mi	830	20%
Bainbridge, OH	15 mi	1,935	17%
Chesterland, OH	16 mi	2,182	28%
Champion Heights, OH	16 mi	1,465	44%

Hospices serving Middlefield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	22 mi	(440) 386-2500
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	27 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	27 mi	(216) 383-2222
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	27 mi	(330) 686-9900
Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC	Valley View, OH	29 mi	(216) 654-9300

Nursing homes near Middlefield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ohman Family Living At Briar	Middlefield, OH	0.3 mi	5 of 5	96	(440) 632-5241
Burton Health Care Center	Burton, OH	3.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(440) 834-1084
Autumn Hills Healthcare Community	Huntsburg, OH	4.9 mi	5 of 5	76	(440) 635-5567
Chardon Woods	Chardon, OH	9.1 mi	3 of 5	161	(440) 285-4040

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlefield. 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 Middlefield

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Middlefield 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 Middlefield: common questions

Which hospices serve Middlefield?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Middlefield ZIP codes, including Traditions Health, Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp, Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Middlefield?

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Middlefield 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 Middlefield. 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 Middlefield, OH