Respite Care in Mount Vernon, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mount Vernon, OH: the local picture

3,513

residents 65 or older (21% of Mount Vernon)

52%

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

40%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mount Vernon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mount Vernon live with someone: 52% 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 1,285 Mount Vernon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (31% in Knox County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Mount Vernon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mount Vernon compared with Knox County and Ohio

Census figure	Mount Vernon	Knox County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	6.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,109	$51,822	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fredericktown, OH	7.6 mi	487	33%
Apple Valley, OH	7.6 mi	1,306	35%
Johnstown, OH	20 mi	725	33%
Lexington, OH	21 mi	846	33%
Loudonville, OH	21 mi	597	41%
Newark, OH	22 mi	8,750	38%

Hospices serving Mount Vernon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	0.7 mi	(740) 263-2248
Hospice Of Central Ohio	Newark, OH	22 mi	(740) 788-1400
Bella Care Hospice	Westerville, OH	27 mi	(614) 473-0044
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	32 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	32 mi	(614) 929-7930

Nursing homes near Mount Vernon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Als Mount Vernon Inc	Mount Vernon, OH	0.5 mi	3 of 5	20	(740) 392-1599
Country Club Retirement Center	Mount Vernon, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	76	(740) 397-2350
Ohio Eastern Star Hlth Care Ctr The	Mount Vernon, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	86	(740) 397-1706
Country Court	Mount Vernon, OH	1.6 mi	2 of 5	84	(740) 397-4125

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

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 $3,176 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Vernon: common questions

Which hospices serve Mount Vernon?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Mount Vernon ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Hospice Of Central Ohio, Bella Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mount Vernon?

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 $3,176 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Vernon. 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 Vernon, OH