Respite Care in Minster, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Minster, OH: the local picture

554

residents 65 or older (17% of Minster)

64%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Auglaize County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Minster ZIP codes

Most older adults in Minster live with someone: 64% 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 198 Minster residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (33% in Auglaize County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Minster ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Minster compared with Auglaize County and Ohio

Census figure	Minster	Auglaize County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.2%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$51,046	—

Older residents in towns around Minster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Bremen, OH	2.8 mi	531	25%
St. Marys, OH	11 mi	1,371	24%
Versailles, OH	13 mi	613	25%
Sidney, OH	13 mi	3,920	42%
St. Henry, OH	13 mi	392	22%
Celina, OH	15 mi	2,029	32%

Hospices serving Minster

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grand Lake Hospice	Saint Marys, OH	10 mi	(419) 394-7434
Wilson Hospice Care	Sidney, OH	14 mi	(937) 498-9335
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	24 mi	(419) 228-2535
Everheart Hospice	Greenville, OH	25 mi	(937) 548-2999
Hospice Of Miami County Inc	Troy, OH	26 mi	(937) 335-5191

Nursing homes near Minster (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carecore At Minster	Minster, OH	0.4 mi	3 of 5	83	(419) 628-2396
Otterbein St Marys Retirement Community	St Marys, OH	8.5 mi	4 of 5	53	(419) 394-6330
Transitional Care Unit	Saint Marys, OH	10 mi	4 of 5	15	(419) 394-3335
Vancrest Of St Mary's	St Marys, OH	10 mi	5 of 5	66	(419) 394-3308

Straight-line miles from the center of Minster. 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 Minster

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 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Minster 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 Minster: common questions

Which hospices serve Minster?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Minster ZIP codes, including Grand Lake Hospice, Wilson Hospice Care, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima.

How much does respite care cost in Minster?

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 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Minster 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 Minster. 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 Minster, OH