Respite Care in Mount Gilead, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mount Gilead, OH: the local picture

817

residents 65 or older (25% of Mount Gilead)

64%

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

45%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mount Gilead ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mount Gilead 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 332 Mount Gilead residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (33% in Morrow County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Mount Gilead ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mount Gilead compared with Morrow County and Ohio

Census figure	Mount Gilead	Morrow County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	5.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,214	$53,256	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Gilead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Galion, OH	13 mi	2,124	36%
Fredericktown, OH	16 mi	487	33%
Lexington, OH	16 mi	846	33%
Marion, OH	16 mi	5,301	34%
Crestline, OH	16 mi	762	36%
Ontario, OH	19 mi	1,199	47%

Hospices serving Mount Gilead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avita Home Health And Hospice	Galion, OH	12 mi	(419) 468-7985
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	21 mi	(740) 263-2248
Tranquility Hospice	Delaware, OH	22 mi	(740) 990-1023
Bella Care Hospice	Westerville, OH	28 mi	(614) 473-0044
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Marysville, OH	35 mi	(855) 289-1722

Nursing homes near Mount Gilead (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodside Village Care Center	Mount Gilead, OH	1.5 mi	3 of 5	75	(419) 947-2015
Morrow Manor Nursing Center	Chesterville, OH	9.1 mi	3 of 5	46	(419) 768-2401
Bennington Glen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Marengo, OH	12 mi	2 of 5	79	(419) 253-0144
Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	12 mi	1 of 5	62	(419) 468-7544

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead

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 61% of the $2,351 monthly median income of Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead: common questions

Which hospices serve Mount Gilead?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Mount Gilead ZIP codes, including Avita Home Health And Hospice, Gentiva, Tranquility Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mount Gilead?

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 61% of the $2,351 monthly median income of Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead, OH