Respite Care in Oakwood, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oakwood, OH: the local picture

1,269

residents 65 or older (13% of Oakwood)

74%

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

19%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oakwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oakwood live with someone: 74% 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 245 Oakwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (33% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Oakwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Oakwood compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Oakwood	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	0.1%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,590	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Oakwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kettering, OH	2.1 mi	11,256	29%
Moraine, OH	4.0 mi	835	40%
Dayton, OH	4.7 mi	19,236	38%
Riverside, OH	5.0 mi	3,712	32%
West Carrollton, OH	5.6 mi	1,852	44%
Beavercreek, OH	6.1 mi	9,825	28%

Hospices serving Oakwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Everheart Hospice	Greenville, OH	36 mi	(937) 548-2999
Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus	Columbus, OH	65 mi	(614) 566-5377
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	66 mi	(419) 228-2535
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	82 mi	(419) 238-9223
Heartland Hospice	Fremont, OH	126 mi	(419) 355-9209

Nursing homes near Oakwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sanctuary At Wilmington Place	Dayton, OH	1.2 mi	2 of 5	63	(937) 256-4663
Oaks Of West Kettering The	Kettering, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	118	(937) 293-1152
The Laurels Of Kettering	Kettering, OH	1.7 mi	2 of 5	90	(937) 297-4300
Kettering Heights Post Acute	Kettering, OH	2.3 mi	2 of 5	115	(937) 949-3550

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakwood. 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 Oakwood

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 18% of the $7,883 monthly median income of Oakwood 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 Oakwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Oakwood?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Oakwood ZIP codes, including Everheart Hospice, Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima.

How much does respite care cost in Oakwood?

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 18% of the $7,883 monthly median income of Oakwood 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 Oakwood. 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 Oakwood, OH