Shawnee Hills, Ohio

Respite Care in Shawnee Hills, OH

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Shawnee Hills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Shawnee Hills, OH: the local picture

362
residents 65 or older (14% of Shawnee Hills)
86%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Greene County)
8
Medicare-certified hospices serve Shawnee Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shawnee Hills live with someone: 86% 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 139 Shawnee Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (32% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Shawnee Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shawnee Hills compared with Greene County and Ohio

Census figureShawnee HillsGreene CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability38%32%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone14%24%32%
Residents 65 or older14%19%18%
Residents 85 or older1.3%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%6.8%10%
Households with no vehicle2.7%4.4%7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$62,000$68,801—

Older residents in towns around Shawnee Hills

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Cedarville, OH6.9 mi21420%
Xenia, OH8.4 mi5,24637%
Yellow Springs, OH12 mi1,26140%
Sabina, OH14 mi62051%
Wilmington, OH15 mi2,61040%
Beavercreek, OH16 mi9,82528%

Hospices serving Shawnee Hills

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Ohio Valley HospiceBeavercreek, OH16 mi(937) 458-6028
Hospice Of DaytonDayton, OH19 mi(937) 256-4490
Heartland HospiceKettering, OH20 mi(937) 299-6980
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLCDayton, OH21 mi(937) 312-3170
Queen City HospiceMason, OH36 mi(513) 510-4406

Nursing homes near Shawnee Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Jamestown Place Health And RehabJamestown, OH2.2 mi2 of 550(937) 675-3311
Atrium Nursing And RehabilitationXenia, OH8.3 mi2 of 599(937) 372-4495
Xenia Health And RehabXenia, OH8.3 mi1 of 551(937) 376-2121
Alpine Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterXenia, OH8.3 mi3 of 599(937) 419-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Shawnee Hills. 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 Shawnee Hills

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 28% of the $5,167 monthly median income of Shawnee Hills 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Shawnee Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Shawnee Hills?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Shawnee Hills ZIP codes, including Ohio Valley Hospice, Hospice Of Dayton, Heartland Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Shawnee Hills?

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 28% of the $5,167 monthly median income of Shawnee Hills 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 Shawnee Hills. 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.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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