Respite Care in Montrose-Ghent, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Montrose-Ghent, OH: the local picture

874

residents 65 or older (15% of Montrose-Ghent)

84%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Montrose-Ghent ZIP codes

Most older adults in Montrose-Ghent live with someone: 84% 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 184 Montrose-Ghent residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (32% in Summit County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Montrose-Ghent ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Montrose-Ghent compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Montrose-Ghent	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$138,152	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Montrose-Ghent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairlawn, OH	2.1 mi	1,986	27%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	5.0 mi	9,235	33%
Richfield, OH	5.3 mi	943	24%
Akron, OH	8.3 mi	30,360	37%
Norton, OH	8.8 mi	2,610	25%
Silver Lake, OH	9.8 mi	687	25%

Hospices serving Montrose-Ghent

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Akron, OH	0.6 mi	(330) 666-5242
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron	Fairlawn, OH	0.6 mi	(330) 873-3468
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	4.6 mi	(330) 864-5700
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	6.9 mi	(216) 916-1110
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	8.2 mi	(234) 200-1210

Nursing homes near Montrose-Ghent (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Phoenix Of Fairlawn	Akron, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	80	(330) 666-7373
Village At St Edward Nrsg Care	Fairlawn, OH	1.8 mi	4 of 5	81	(330) 666-1183
Copley Health Center	Copley, OH	1.9 mi	4 of 5	130	(330) 666-0980
Arbors At Fairlawn The	Fairlawn, OH	2.5 mi	4 of 5	88	(330) 666-5866

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose-Ghent. 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 Montrose-Ghent

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 12% of the $11,513 monthly median income of Montrose-Ghent 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 Montrose-Ghent: common questions

Which hospices serve Montrose-Ghent?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Montrose-Ghent ZIP codes, including Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron, Elara Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Montrose-Ghent?

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 12% of the $11,513 monthly median income of Montrose-Ghent 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 Montrose-Ghent. 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 Montrose-Ghent, OH