Respite Care in Powell, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Powell, OH: the local picture

2,548

residents 65 or older (18% of Powell)

82%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Delaware County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Powell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Powell live with someone: 82% 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 574 Powell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (23% in Delaware County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Powell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Powell compared with Delaware County and Ohio

Census figure	Powell	Delaware County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	23%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	4.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	3.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,345	$83,238	—

Older residents in towns around Powell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dublin, OH	5.1 mi	7,597	20%
Worthington, OH	5.9 mi	3,273	16%
Delaware, OH	8.2 mi	6,573	25%
Westerville, OH	9.4 mi	8,306	26%
Upper Arlington, OH	9.7 mi	6,409	21%
Hilliard, OH	10 mi	4,376	29%

Hospices serving Powell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
National Church Residences H&C Services Central Ohio Hospice	Dublin, OH	4.4 mi	(614) 457-6950
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus	Columbus, OH	5.8 mi	(614) 880-2929
Transitions Ohio Ii LLC	Worthington, OH	5.8 mi	(847) 575-1505
Suncrest Hospice	Columbus, OH	7.0 mi	(614) 612-0063
Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus	Columbus, OH	8.6 mi	(614) 566-5377

Nursing homes near Powell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Capri Gardens	Lewis Center, OH	3.5 mi	5 of 5	82	(740) 657-2200
Worthington Christian Village	Columbus, OH	4.0 mi	5 of 5	40	(614) 846-6076
Willow Brook Christian Home	Columbus, OH	4.1 mi	5 of 5	50	(614) 885-3300
Highbanks Care Center	Columbus, OH	4.3 mi	5 of 5	56	(614) 888-2021

Straight-line miles from the center of Powell. 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 Powell

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 15% of the $9,529 monthly median income of Powell 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 Powell: common questions

Which hospices serve Powell?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Powell ZIP codes, including National Church Residences H&C Services Central Ohio Hospice, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus, Transitions Ohio Ii LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Powell?

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 15% of the $9,529 monthly median income of Powell 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 Powell. 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.

More near Powell

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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 Powell, OH