Respite Care in North Baltimore, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Baltimore, OH: the local picture

651

residents 65 or older (18% of North Baltimore)

33%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Wood County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Baltimore ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Baltimore live with someone: 33% 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 326 North Baltimore residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (29% in Wood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving North Baltimore ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Baltimore compared with Wood County and Ohio

Census figure	North Baltimore	Wood County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	67%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,771	$57,982	—

Older residents in towns around North Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Findlay, OH	9.3 mi	7,715	32%
Fostoria, OH	13 mi	2,217	34%
Bowling Green, OH	14 mi	3,270	32%
Carey, OH	22 mi	573	22%
Ottawa, OH	22 mi	866	27%
Waterville, OH	23 mi	1,175	35%

Hospices serving North Baltimore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	9.4 mi	(419) 423-5351
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	23 mi	(419) 523-4449
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Perrysburg, OH	25 mi	(419) 661-4001
Optimal Care Hospice	Maumee, OH	28 mi	(419) 452-2102
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo	Toledo, OH	29 mi	(419) 865-1499

Nursing homes near North Baltimore (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Briar Hill Health Campus	North Baltimore, OH	0.4 mi	5 of 5	54	(419) 257-2421
Heritage The	Findlay, OH	7.3 mi	1 of 5	96	(419) 424-1808
Fox Run Manor	Findlay, OH	9.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(419) 424-0832
Birchaven Retirement Village	Findlay, OH	9.5 mi	4 of 5	118	(419) 424-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Baltimore. 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 North Baltimore

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 28% of the $5,148 monthly median income of North Baltimore 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 North Baltimore: common questions

Which hospices serve North Baltimore?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for North Baltimore ZIP codes, including Bridge Home Health And Hospice, Putnam County Hospice, Hospice Of Northwest Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in North Baltimore?

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 28% of the $5,148 monthly median income of North Baltimore 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 North Baltimore. 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 North Baltimore, OH