Newtown, Ohio

Respite Care in Newtown, OH

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Newtown for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Newtown, OH: the local picture

517
residents 65 or older (19% of Newtown)
84%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
14%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hamilton County)
27
Medicare-certified hospices serve Newtown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newtown live with someone: 84% 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 71 Newtown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (30% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Newtown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newtown compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figureNewtownHamilton CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability14%30%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone16%34%32%
Residents 65 or older19%17%18%
Residents 85 or older1.0%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.3%11%10%
Households with no vehicle3.1%10%7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,829$56,860—

Older residents in towns around Newtown

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Turpin Hills, OH1.7 mi7576.1%
Dry Run, OH1.7 mi1,23118%
Mariemont, OH1.9 mi50324%
Sherwood, OH2.7 mi69014%
Cherry Grove, OH3.4 mi45727%
Summerside, OH3.5 mi73854%

Hospices serving Newtown

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)Cincinnati, OH2.7 mi(513) 831-5800
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, IncCincinnati, OH4.2 mi(513) 770-0820
Crossbridge HospiceCincinnati, OH5.4 mi(513) 458-5545
Northstar Home Hospice LLCCincinnati, OH6.4 mi(513) 587-1990
Constellation HospiceCincinnati, OH7.2 mi(513) 504-4987

Nursing homes near Newtown (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
St. Theresa Care CenterCincinnati, OH2.0 mi2 of 599(513) 271-7010
Indianspring Of OakleyCincinnati, OH2.4 mi2 of 5144(513) 561-2600
Forest Hills Healthcare Center.Cincinnati, OH2.4 mi4 of 5138(513) 578-6200
Mount Washington Care CenterCincinnati, OH3.3 mi3 of 5129(513) 231-4561

Straight-line miles from the center of Newtown. 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 Newtown

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 $4,736 monthly median income of Newtown 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 Newtown: common questions

Which hospices serve Newtown?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Newtown ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati), Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc, Crossbridge Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Newtown?

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 $4,736 monthly median income of Newtown 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 Newtown. 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.

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.

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