Respite Care in New Lexington, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Lexington, OH: the local picture

863

residents 65 or older (19% of New Lexington)

69%

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

34%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Lexington ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Lexington 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 276 New Lexington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in Perry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving New Lexington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Lexington compared with Perry County and Ohio

Census figure	New Lexington	Perry County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,272	$45,188	—

Older residents in towns around New Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Logan, OH	16 mi	1,183	44%
Nelsonville, OH	18 mi	466	37%
Zanesville, OH	19 mi	4,491	45%
Buckeye Lake, OH	21 mi	468	48%
Lancaster, OH	21 mi	7,728	42%
North Zanesville, OH	22 mi	751	31%

Hospices serving New Lexington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	(740) 454-4274
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	(740) 487-1241
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	(740) 623-2331
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lancaster, OH	21 mi	(740) 654-7077
Hospice Of Central Ohio	Newark, OH	27 mi	(740) 788-1400

Nursing homes near New Lexington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of New Lexington	New Lexington, OH	1.1 mi	3 of 5	82	(740) 342-5161
Altercare Somerset Inc.	Somerset, OH	7.4 mi	3 of 5	79	(740) 743-2924
Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr	Pleasantville, OH	14 mi	2 of 5	99	(740) 536-7381
Embassy Of Logan	Logan, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	135	(740) 385-2155

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

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in New Lexington: common questions

Which hospices serve New Lexington?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for New Lexington ZIP codes, including Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care, Shrivers Hospice, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton.

How much does respite care cost in New Lexington?

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington 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 Lexington. 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 Lexington, OH