Respite Care in St. Marys, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in St. Marys, OH: the local picture

1,371

residents 65 or older (17% of St. Marys)

58%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Auglaize County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. Marys ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. Marys live with someone: 58% 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 314 St. Marys residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (33% in Auglaize County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

St. Marys compared with Auglaize County and Ohio

Census figure	St. Marys	Auglaize County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,356	$51,046	—

Older residents in towns around St. Marys

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Bremen, OH	7.8 mi	531	25%
Celina, OH	8.9 mi	2,029	32%
Minster, OH	11 mi	554	40%
Wapakoneta, OH	11 mi	2,093	43%
Coldwater, OH	13 mi	714	38%
St. Henry, OH	15 mi	392	22%

Hospices serving St. Marys

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grand Lake Hospice	Saint Marys, OH	0.3 mi	(419) 394-7434
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	17 mi	(419) 228-2535
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	20 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	22 mi	(419) 226-9064
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	25 mi	(419) 238-9223

Nursing homes near St. Marys (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grande Lake Healthcare Center	St Marys, OH	0.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(419) 394-7611
Vancrest Of St Mary's	St Marys, OH	1.0 mi	5 of 5	66	(419) 394-3308
Transitional Care Unit	Saint Marys, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	15	(419) 394-3335
Otterbein St Marys Retirement Community	St Marys, OH	2.9 mi	4 of 5	53	(419) 394-6330

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Marys. 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 St. Marys

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 36% of the $3,946 monthly median income of St. Marys 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 St. Marys: common questions

Which hospices serve St. Marys?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for St. Marys ZIP codes, including Grand Lake Hospice, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima, Legacy Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in St. Marys?

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 36% of the $3,946 monthly median income of St. Marys 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 St. Marys. 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.

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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 St. Marys, OH