Respite Care in Rossford, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rossford, OH: the local picture

1,000

residents 65 or older (16% of Rossford)

62%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Wood County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rossford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rossford live with someone: 62% 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 271 Rossford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (29% in Wood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Rossford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rossford compared with Wood County and Ohio

Census figure	Rossford	Wood County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,673	$57,982	—

Older residents in towns around Rossford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Walbridge, OH	4.4 mi	748	28%
Perrysburg, OH	4.6 mi	3,954	34%
Maumee, OH	4.9 mi	2,621	30%
Northwood, OH	5.1 mi	853	22%
Toledo, OH	6.0 mi	41,848	37%
Ottawa Hills, OH	7.1 mi	884	23%

Hospices serving Rossford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohioans Home Health & Hospice	Perrysburg, OH	2.6 mi	(419) 843-4422
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Perrysburg, OH	2.6 mi	(419) 661-4001
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo	Toledo, OH	3.4 mi	(419) 865-1499
Optimal Care Hospice	Maumee, OH	4.7 mi	(419) 452-2102
Residential Hospice Nw Oh	Maumee, OH	4.7 mi	(567) 218-2075

Nursing homes near Rossford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Perrysburg	Perrysburg, OH	2.1 mi	2 of 5	75	(419) 666-0935
Manor At Perrysburg	Perrysburg, OH	2.3 mi	2 of 5	111	(419) 874-0306
Kingston Health Center Of Perrysburg	Perrysburg, OH	2.5 mi	3 of 5	62	(419) 873-6100
Three Meadows Post Acute	Perrysburg, OH	2.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(419) 874-3578

Straight-line miles from the center of Rossford. 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 Rossford

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 34% of the $4,223 monthly median income of Rossford 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 Rossford: common questions

Which hospices serve Rossford?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Rossford ZIP codes, including Ohioans Home Health & Hospice, Hospice Of Northwest Ohio, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo.

How much does respite care cost in Rossford?

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 34% of the $4,223 monthly median income of Rossford 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 Rossford. 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 Rossford

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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 Rossford, OH