Respite Care in Perry Heights, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Perry Heights, OH: the local picture

1,510

residents 65 or older (17% of Perry Heights)

67%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Stark County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Perry Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Perry 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 635 Perry Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (30% in Stark County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Perry Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Perry Heights compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	Perry Heights	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,222	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around Perry Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Reedurban, OH	1.7 mi	960	34%
Massillon, OH	3.1 mi	6,545	33%
Richville, OH	3.2 mi	835	44%
Canton, OH	5.4 mi	10,940	35%
North Canton, OH	6.4 mi	4,606	31%
Canal Fulton, OH	9.0 mi	1,125	41%

Hospices serving Perry Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	2.5 mi	(330) 479-2378
Advantage Hospice Company	Canton, OH	3.6 mi	(234) 262-9650
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	3.6 mi	(234) 203-3223
Corsocare Hospice	North Canton, OH	4.7 mi	(866) 257-9773
Absolute Hospice Inc	North Canton, OH	4.7 mi	(330) 498-8075

Nursing homes near Perry Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hanover Healthcare Center	Massillon, OH	0.1 mi	2 of 5	125	(330) 837-1741
Meadow Wind Health Care Center	Massillon, OH	1.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(330) 833-2026
Laurels Of Massillon, The	Massillon, OH	2.2 mi	4 of 5	140	(330) 830-9988
Astoria Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Canton, OH	3.0 mi	1 of 5	83	(330) 455-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Perry 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 Perry 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 36% of the $3,935 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Perry Heights?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Perry Heights ZIP codes, including Aultman Hospice, Advantage Hospice Company, Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Perry 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 36% of the $3,935 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry Heights, OH