Respite Care in New Concord, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Concord, OH: the local picture

364

residents 65 or older (14% of New Concord)

69%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Muskingum County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Concord ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Concord live with someone: 69% 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 93 New Concord residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (38% in Muskingum County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving New Concord ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Concord compared with Muskingum County and Ohio

Census figure	New Concord	Muskingum County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	7.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$44,509	—

Older residents in towns around New Concord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cambridge, OH	8.3 mi	2,040	43%
North Zanesville, OH	13 mi	751	31%
Zanesville, OH	15 mi	4,491	45%
Coshocton, OH	19 mi	2,273	30%
West Lafayette, OH	20 mi	449	38%
Newcomerstown, OH	21 mi	604	36%

Hospices serving New Concord

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc	Cambridge, OH	8.6 mi	(740) 432-7440
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	(740) 454-4274
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	(740) 281-2243
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	(740) 623-2331
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	15 mi	(740) 487-1241

Nursing homes near New Concord (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Continuing Healthcare At Beckett House	New Concord, OH	0.9 mi	1 of 5	85	(740) 826-7649
The Enclave At Cambridge	Cambridge, OH	8.1 mi	1 of 5	78	(740) 439-4401
Embassy Of Cambridge	Cambridge, OH	9.1 mi	2 of 5	95	(740) 439-4437
Altercare Cambridge Inc.	Cambridge, OH	9.7 mi	4 of 5	50	(740) 432-7717

Straight-line miles from the center of New Concord. 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 New Concord

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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of New Concord 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 New Concord: common questions

Which hospices serve New Concord?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for New Concord ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc, Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care, Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services.

How much does respite care cost in New Concord?

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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of New Concord 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 New Concord. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 New Concord, OH