Respite Care in North Madison, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Madison, OH: the local picture

1,751

residents 65 or older (20% of North Madison)

73%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Madison ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Madison live with someone: 73% 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 737 North Madison residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (32% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving North Madison ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Madison compared with Lake County and Ohio

Census figure	North Madison	Lake County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.6%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,168	$55,488	—

Older residents in towns around North Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, OH	4.0 mi	678	35%
Geneva, OH	5.8 mi	1,565	28%
Fairport Harbor, OH	13 mi	603	55%
Painesville, OH	13 mi	2,473	28%
Ashtabula, OH	13 mi	3,400	32%
Jefferson, OH	16 mi	961	27%

Hospices serving North Madison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland	Willoughby, OH	23 mi	(440) 953-1256
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	29 mi	(440) 386-2500
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	33 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	33 mi	(216) 383-2222
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	35 mi	(216) 232-9880

Nursing homes near North Madison (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing & Rehab Ctr	Madison, OH	0.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(440) 428-5103
Madison Health Care	Madison, OH	4.0 mi	3 of 5	125	(440) 428-1492
Rae Ann Geneva	Geneva, OH	5.0 mi	1 of 5	76	(440) 466-5733
Geneva Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Geneva, OH	6.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(440) 466-5809

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

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 33% of the $4,347 monthly median income of North Madison 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 Madison: common questions

Which hospices serve North Madison?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for North Madison ZIP codes, including Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland, Traditions Health, Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp.

How much does respite care cost in North Madison?

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 33% of the $4,347 monthly median income of North Madison 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 Madison. 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 Madison, OH