Respite Care in Newark, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Newark, OH: the local picture

8,750

residents 65 or older (17% of Newark)

66%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Licking County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newark ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newark live with someone: 66% 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 3,234 Newark residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (35% in Licking County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Newark ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newark compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Newark	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,644	$57,019	—

Older residents in towns around Newark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Heath, OH	3.6 mi	2,410	35%
Granville, OH	4.3 mi	1,174	31%
Hebron, OH	8.0 mi	371	57%
Buckeye Lake, OH	9.8 mi	468	48%
Beechwood Trails, OH	13 mi	610	23%
Johnstown, OH	15 mi	725	33%

Hospices serving Newark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Central Ohio	Newark, OH	1.0 mi	(740) 788-1400
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	22 mi	(740) 263-2248
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	24 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	24 mi	(614) 929-7930
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	24 mi	(740) 454-4274

Nursing homes near Newark (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Altercare Newark South Inc.	Newark, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	47	(740) 349-8175
Altercare Newark North Inc.	Newark, OH	1.9 mi	3 of 5	75	(740) 366-2321
Arlington Care Center	Newark, OH	2.0 mi	3 of 5	110	(740) 344-0303
Newark Nursing & Rehab	Newark, OH	2.2 mi	2 of 5	145	(740) 344-0357

Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark

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 35% of the $4,054 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark: common questions

Which hospices serve Newark?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Newark ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Central Ohio, Gentiva, Heartland Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Newark?

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 35% of the $4,054 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark. 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.

More near Newark

More senior care near Newark

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Other care in Newark

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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 Newark, OH