Respite Care in Newcomerstown, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Newcomerstown, OH: the local picture

604

residents 65 or older (16% of Newcomerstown)

63%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Tuscarawas County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newcomerstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newcomerstown live with someone: 63% 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 190 Newcomerstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (33% in Tuscarawas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Newcomerstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newcomerstown compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Newcomerstown	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,286	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Newcomerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Lafayette, OH	8.2 mi	449	38%
Coshocton, OH	13 mi	2,273	30%
Uhrichsville, OH	16 mi	788	45%
Sugarcreek, OH	16 mi	469	30%
New Philadelphia, OH	17 mi	3,766	33%
Cambridge, OH	18 mi	2,040	43%

Hospices serving Newcomerstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc	Cambridge, OH	17 mi	(740) 432-7440
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	(740) 454-4274
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	(740) 623-2331
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	(740) 487-1241
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	41 mi	(330) 264-4899

Nursing homes near Newcomerstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Newcomerstown, OH	0.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(740) 498-5165
Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr	West Lafayette, OH	7.9 mi	4 of 5	65	(740) 545-6355
Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Baltic, OH	13 mi	5 of 5	85	(330) 897-4311
Altercare Coshocton Inc.	Coshocton, OH	14 mi	3 of 5	74	(740) 622-2074

Straight-line miles from the center of Newcomerstown. 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 Newcomerstown

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 44% of the $3,274 monthly median income of Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Newcomerstown?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Newcomerstown ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc, Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton.

How much does respite care cost in Newcomerstown?

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 44% of the $3,274 monthly median income of Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown. 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 Newcomerstown, OH