Respite Care in New Franklin, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Franklin, OH: the local picture

3,116

residents 65 or older (23% of New Franklin)

82%

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

24%

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

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Franklin ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Franklin live with someone: 82% 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 736 New Franklin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (32% in Summit County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving New Franklin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Franklin compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	New Franklin	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,688	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around New Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Barberton, OH	3.8 mi	5,037	34%
Canal Fulton, OH	4.3 mi	1,125	41%
Portage Lakes, OH	4.5 mi	1,638	41%
Doylestown, OH	5.9 mi	647	37%
Green, OH	5.9 mi	5,720	29%
Norton, OH	6.1 mi	2,610	25%

Hospices serving New Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Better Together Home Health And Hospice	Akron, OH	3.1 mi	(330) 599-7316
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	3.1 mi	(330) 493-4707
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	8.3 mi	(330) 564-1444
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	8.6 mi	(330) 899-9100
Advantage Hospice Company	Canton, OH	11 mi	(234) 262-9650

Nursing homes near New Franklin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes	Akron, OH	2.1 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 644-3914
Pleasant View Health Care Center	Barberton, OH	3.4 mi	4 of 5	121	(330) 745-6028
Barberton Post Acute	Barberton, OH	3.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(330) 753-5005
Chapel Hill Community	Canal Fulton, OH	4.0 mi	4 of 5	80	(330) 854-4177

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

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 32% of the $4,557 monthly median income of New Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

Which hospices serve New Franklin?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for New Franklin ZIP codes, including Better Together Home Health And Hospice, Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron, Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in New Franklin?

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 32% of the $4,557 monthly median income of New Franklin 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 Franklin. 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 New Franklin, OH