Respite Care in Stow, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stow, OH: the local picture

6,690

residents 65 or older (20% of Stow)

73%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stow ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stow live with someone: 73% 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 1,872 Stow residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Summit County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Stow ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stow compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Stow	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,271	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Stow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Silver Lake, OH	1.7 mi	687	25%
Munroe Falls, OH	2.5 mi	1,585	47%
Kent, OH	4.4 mi	3,082	28%
Hudson, OH	4.4 mi	4,637	24%
Tallmadge, OH	4.9 mi	4,343	34%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	6.1 mi	9,235	33%

Hospices serving Stow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	0.1 mi	(330) 686-9900
Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC	Munroe Falls, OH	2.4 mi	(330) 443-9800
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	4.4 mi	(216) 916-1110
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	5.8 mi	(234) 200-1210
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	7.8 mi	(330) 864-5700

Nursing homes near Stow (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Pavilion At Stow For Nursing And Rehabilitatio	Stow, OH	0.9 mi	3 of 5	51	(330) 688-1828
Arbors At Stow	Stow, OH	1.5 mi	2 of 5	145	(330) 688-1188
Hudson Springs Nursing And Rehab	Stow, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	80	(330) 653-8722
Majestic Care Of Kent	Kent, OH	2.8 mi	2 of 5	74	(330) 678-4912

Straight-line miles from the center of Stow. 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 Stow

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 27% of the $5,356 monthly median income of Stow 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 Stow: common questions

Which hospices serve Stow?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Stow ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice, Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC, Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stow?

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 27% of the $5,356 monthly median income of Stow 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 Stow. 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 Stow, OH