Respite Care in Pickerington, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pickerington, OH: the local picture

3,018

residents 65 or older (12% of Pickerington)

80%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fairfield County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pickerington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pickerington live with someone: 80% 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 1,146 Pickerington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (35% in Fairfield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Pickerington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pickerington compared with Fairfield County and Ohio

Census figure	Pickerington	Fairfield County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	32%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,893	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Pickerington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Canal Winchester, OH	4.1 mi	2,171	42%
Reynoldsburg, OH	5.3 mi	6,463	31%
Blacklick Estates, OH	5.5 mi	1,173	38%
Lithopolis, OH	5.8 mi	213	43%
Groveport, OH	7.1 mi	867	31%
Whitehall, OH	8.5 mi	2,418	49%

Hospices serving Pickerington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Zusman Community Hospice	Columbus, OH	9.9 mi	(614) 559-0350
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	12 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	12 mi	(614) 929-7930
Faith & Family Supportive Care & Hospice Inc	Gahanna, OH	12 mi	(614) 755-2347
Gentiva I	Columbus, OH	13 mi	(614) 414-0500

Nursing homes near Pickerington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pickerington Care And Rehabilitation	Pickerington, OH	1.1 mi	3 of 5	96	(614) 863-1858
Violet Springs Health Campus	Pickerington, OH	1.2 mi	2 of 5	58	(614) 751-6413
Embassy Of Winchester	Canal Winchester, OH	3.7 mi	3 of 5	176	(614) 834-2273
Robert A Barnes Center	Reynoldsburg, OH	3.8 mi	5 of 5	25	(614) 759-0023

Straight-line miles from the center of Pickerington. 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 Pickerington

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 24% of the $5,908 monthly median income of Pickerington 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 Pickerington: common questions

Which hospices serve Pickerington?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Pickerington ZIP codes, including Zusman Community Hospice, Heartland Hospice, Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Pickerington?

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 24% of the $5,908 monthly median income of Pickerington 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 Pickerington. 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 Pickerington, OH