Respite Care in Northwood, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Northwood, OH: the local picture

853

residents 65 or older (16% of Northwood)

79%

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

22%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Northwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Northwood live with someone: 79% 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 179 Northwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (29% in Wood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Northwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Northwood compared with Wood County and Ohio

Census figure	Northwood	Wood County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	5.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,342	$57,982	—

Older residents in towns around Northwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Walbridge, OH	1.7 mi	748	28%
Oregon, OH	3.9 mi	4,487	32%
Rossford, OH	5.1 mi	1,000	27%
Toledo, OH	6.3 mi	41,848	37%
Ottawa Hills, OH	9.0 mi	884	23%
Perrysburg, OH	9.7 mi	3,954	34%

Hospices serving Northwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Perrysburg, OH	7.3 mi	(419) 661-4001
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo	Toledo, OH	7.6 mi	(419) 865-1499
Optimal Care Hospice	Maumee, OH	9.5 mi	(419) 452-2102
Residential Hospice Nw Oh	Maumee, OH	9.5 mi	(567) 218-2075
Heartland Hospice (Sylvania)	Maumee, OH	9.5 mi	(419) 824-7400

Nursing homes near Northwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orchard Villa	Oregon, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	136	(419) 697-4100
Arbors At Oregon	Oregon, OH	1.8 mi	3 of 5	87	(419) 691-2483
Ayden Healthcare Of Oregon	Oregon, OH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(419) 698-4521
Majestic Care Of Toledo SNF	Toledo, OH	3.0 mi	5 of 5	85	(419) 693-0751

Straight-line miles from the center of Northwood. 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 Northwood

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 23% of the $6,195 monthly median income of Northwood 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 Northwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Northwood?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Northwood ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Northwest Ohio, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo, Optimal Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Northwood?

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 23% of the $6,195 monthly median income of Northwood 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 Northwood. 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 Northwood, OH