Respite Care in Southgate, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Southgate, KY: the local picture

422

residents 65 or older (11% of Southgate)

67%

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

27%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Southgate ZIP codes

Most older adults in Southgate live with someone: 67% 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 116 Southgate residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (30% in Campbell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Southgate compared with Campbell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Southgate	Campbell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	13%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	5.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,750	$53,925	—

Older residents in towns around Southgate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Thomas, KY	1.5 mi	2,938	24%
Wilder, KY	1.7 mi	604	45%
Newport, KY	1.8 mi	2,436	36%
Highland Heights, KY	2.1 mi	1,021	48%
Bellevue, KY	2.6 mi	767	25%
Covington, KY	3.3 mi	6,003	40%

Hospices serving Southgate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	5.3 mi	(859) 301-4600
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	7.7 mi	(513) 831-5800
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	11 mi	(513) 770-0820
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	14 mi	(513) 246-9218
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio	Cincinnati, OH	16 mi	(513) 742-6310

Nursing homes near Southgate (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas	Fort Thomas, KY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	140	(859) 572-0660
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF	Fort Thomas, KY	1.0 mi	4 of 5	20	(859) 572-3211
The Pavilion At Kenton	Covington, KY	1.6 mi	1 of 5	82	(859) 283-6600
Carmel Manor	Fort Thomas, KY	1.6 mi	1 of 5	95	(859) 781-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Southgate. 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 Southgate

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Southgate households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Southgate: common questions

Which hospices serve Southgate?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Southgate ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare, Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati), Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Southgate?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Southgate households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Southgate. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Southgate, KY