Respite Care in Parma, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parma, OH: the local picture

15,795

residents 65 or older (20% of Parma)

71%

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

34%

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

38

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parma ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parma live with someone: 71% 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 5,076 Parma residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Cuyahoga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 38 hospices serving Parma ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parma compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Parma	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	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.)	8.1%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,976	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Parma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Parma Heights, OH	1.7 mi	4,121	42%
Seven Hills, OH	2.7 mi	3,004	31%
Brooklyn, OH	3.7 mi	2,750	30%
Middleburg Heights, OH	4.5 mi	4,134	29%
North Royalton, OH	4.8 mi	6,843	24%
Independence, OH	4.9 mi	1,918	25%

Hospices serving Parma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Family Hospice	Parma, OH	1.3 mi	(440) 888-7722
Echo Hospice Of Cleveland LLC	Independence, OH	3.3 mi	(216) 400-9055
Compassus - Greater Ohio	Seven Hills, OH	3.3 mi	(440) 899-7659
Cadre Hospice - Ohio LLC	Seven Hills, OH	3.3 mi	(216) 298-1995
Visting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice	Brooklyn Heights, OH	3.3 mi	(216) 902-7265

Nursing homes near Parma (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
MT Alverna Home Inc	Parma, OH	0.9 mi	2 of 5	153	(440) 843-7800
Pleasant Lake Villa	Parma, OH	1.1 mi	2 of 5	209	(440) 842-2273
Pleasantview Care Center	Parma, OH	1.2 mi	5 of 5	162	(440) 845-0200
Greenbrier Health Center	Parma Heights, OH	2.1 mi	2 of 5	162	(440) 888-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Parma. 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

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 32% of the $4,498 monthly median income of Parma 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: common questions

Which hospices serve Parma?

Medicare lists 38 hospices for Parma ZIP codes, including Holy Family Hospice, Echo Hospice Of Cleveland LLC, Compassus - Greater Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in Parma?

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 32% of the $4,498 monthly median income of Parma 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. 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, OH