Respite Care in Piqua, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Piqua, OH: the local picture

3,436

residents 65 or older (17% of Piqua)

60%

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

33%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Piqua ZIP codes

Most older adults in Piqua live with someone: 60% 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 1,095 Piqua residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (30% in Miami County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Piqua ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Piqua compared with Miami County and Ohio

Census figure	Piqua	Miami County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	5.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,026	$55,659	—

Older residents in towns around Piqua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Covington, OH	6.0 mi	586	30%
Troy, OH	7.4 mi	4,446	37%
Sidney, OH	11 mi	3,920	42%
Tipp City, OH	13 mi	2,152	46%
Versailles, OH	14 mi	613	25%
West Milton, OH	14 mi	981	19%

Hospices serving Piqua

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Miami County Inc	Troy, OH	7.9 mi	(937) 335-5191
Wilson Hospice Care	Sidney, OH	11 mi	(937) 498-9335
Everheart Hospice	Greenville, OH	21 mi	(937) 548-2999
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	23 mi	(614) 436-9404
Grand Lake Hospice	Saint Marys, OH	29 mi	(419) 394-7434

Nursing homes near Piqua (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Piqua Manor	Piqua, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(937) 773-0040
Ayden Healthcare Of Piqua	Piqua, OH	1.9 mi	1 of 5	99	(937) 773-9346
Vancrest-Upper Valley	Troy, OH	4.0 mi	3 of 5	127	(937) 440-7663
Stillwater Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Covington, OH	6.3 mi	2 of 5	75	(937) 473-2075

Straight-line miles from the center of Piqua. 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 Piqua

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 45% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Piqua 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 Piqua: common questions

Which hospices serve Piqua?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Piqua ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Miami County Inc, Wilson Hospice Care, Everheart Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Piqua?

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 45% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Piqua 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 Piqua. 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 Piqua, OH