Respite Care in Ottawa, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ottawa, OH: the local picture

866

residents 65 or older (20% of Ottawa)

57%

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

27%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ottawa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ottawa live with someone: 57% 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 212 Ottawa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (29% in Putnam County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Ottawa compared with Putnam County and Ohio

Census figure	Ottawa	Putnam County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	2.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,672	$50,304	—

Older residents in towns around Ottawa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bluffton, OH	12 mi	887	29%
Lima, OH	20 mi	5,615	39%
Delphos, OH	20 mi	1,688	38%
Ada, OH	21 mi	390	22%
Findlay, OH	21 mi	7,715	32%
North Baltimore, OH	22 mi	651	53%

Hospices serving Ottawa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	0.6 mi	(419) 523-4449
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	18 mi	(419) 226-9064
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	20 mi	(419) 423-5351
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	24 mi	(419) 228-2535
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	31 mi	(419) 238-9223

Nursing homes near Ottawa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Court	Ottawa, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(419) 523-4370
Meadows Of Ottawa The	Ottawa, OH	1.3 mi	4 of 5	86	(419) 523-4092
Meadows Of Leipsic	Leipsic, OH	6.0 mi	5 of 5	52	(419) 943-2103
Meadows Of Kalida	Kalida, OH	8.6 mi	5 of 5	62	(419) 532-2961

Straight-line miles from the center of Ottawa. 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 Ottawa

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 54% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Ottawa 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 Ottawa: common questions

Which hospices serve Ottawa?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Ottawa ZIP codes, including Putnam County Hospice, Mercy Health - Hospice Lima, Bridge Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ottawa?

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 54% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Ottawa 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 Ottawa. 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.

More near Ottawa

More senior care near Ottawa

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Ottawa

More for Ottawa families

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 Ottawa, OH