Respite Care in Parma Heights, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parma Heights, OH: the local picture

4,121

residents 65 or older (20% of Parma Heights)

67%

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

42%

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

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parma Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parma Heights live with someone: 67% 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 1,677 Parma Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (33% in Cuyahoga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving Parma Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parma Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Parma Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,956	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Parma Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Parma, OH	1.7 mi	15,795	34%
Middleburg Heights, OH	2.9 mi	4,134	29%
Brook Park, OH	3.4 mi	3,899	39%
Brooklyn, OH	3.6 mi	2,750	30%
Seven Hills, OH	4.4 mi	3,004	31%
North Royalton, OH	4.7 mi	6,843	24%

Hospices serving Parma Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Hospice	Parma, OH	1.8 mi	(216) 898-8444
Holy Family Hospice	Parma, OH	3.0 mi	(440) 888-7722
Compassus - Greater Ohio	Seven Hills, OH	5.0 mi	(440) 899-7659
Cadre Hospice - Ohio LLC	Seven Hills, OH	5.0 mi	(216) 298-1995
Caretenders Hospice	Seven Hills, OH	5.0 mi	(440) 892-6212

Nursing homes near Parma Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenbrier Health Center	Parma Heights, OH	0.5 mi	2 of 5	162	(440) 888-5900
Pleasant Lake Villa	Parma, OH	1.7 mi	2 of 5	209	(440) 842-2273
Pleasantview Care Center	Parma, OH	1.8 mi	5 of 5	162	(440) 845-0200
Royal Oak Nursing & Rehab Ctr	Middleburg Heights, OH	1.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(440) 884-9191

Straight-line miles from the center of Parma Heights. 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 Parma Heights

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 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Parma Heights?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for Parma Heights ZIP codes, including Continuum Care Hospice, Holy Family Hospice, Compassus - Greater Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in Parma Heights?

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 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights. 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 Parma Heights, OH