Respite Care in Sherwood, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sherwood, OH: the local picture

690

residents 65 or older (18% of Sherwood)

84%

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

14%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sherwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sherwood live with someone: 84% 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 95 Sherwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (30% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Sherwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sherwood compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Sherwood	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,474	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fruit Hill, OH	1.1 mi	652	37%
Forestville, OH	1.6 mi	2,944	33%
Turpin Hills, OH	1.7 mi	757	6.1%
Salem Heights, OH	1.8 mi	594	30%
Dry Run, OH	2.1 mi	1,231	18%
Cherry Grove, OH	2.1 mi	457	27%

Hospices serving Sherwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Everheart Hospice	Greenville, OH	72 mi	(937) 548-2999
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	111 mi	(419) 228-2535
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	124 mi	(419) 238-9223
Heartland Hospice	Fremont, OH	170 mi	(419) 355-9209
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	204 mi	(330) 864-5700

Nursing homes near Sherwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mount Washington Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	0.6 mi	3 of 5	129	(513) 231-4561
Residence At Salem Woods	Cincinnati, OH	1.7 mi	5 of 5	99	(513) 231-8292
Anderson, The	Cincinnati, OH	1.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(513) 474-6200
Forest Hills Healthcare Center.	Cincinnati, OH	3.4 mi	4 of 5	138	(513) 578-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 22% of the $6,623 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Sherwood?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Sherwood ZIP codes, including Everheart Hospice, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima, Chp Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Sherwood?

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 22% of the $6,623 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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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 Sherwood, OH