Respite Care in Strongsville, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Strongsville, OH: the local picture

11,116

residents 65 or older (24% of Strongsville)

72%

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

27%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Strongsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Strongsville live with someone: 72% 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 2,921 Strongsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (33% in Cuyahoga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Strongsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Strongsville compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Strongsville	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,276	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Strongsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Middleburg Heights, OH	4.0 mi	4,134	29%
Berea, OH	4.3 mi	3,250	36%
North Royalton, OH	4.3 mi	6,843	24%
Brunswick, OH	4.7 mi	6,253	34%
Olmsted Falls, OH	5.2 mi	2,017	32%
Parma Heights, OH	6.1 mi	4,121	42%

Hospices serving Strongsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southwest General Hospice	Strongsville, OH	0.2 mi	(440) 816-4012
Cypress Hospice LLC	Berea, OH	4.1 mi	(855) 324-9889
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Berea, OH	4.1 mi	(440) 835-2220
Continuum Care Hospice	Parma, OH	5.1 mi	(216) 898-8444
Miracle City Hospice, LLC	Broadview Heights, OH	8.2 mi	(440) 397-4111

Nursing homes near Strongsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Altenheim	Strongsville, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	128	(440) 238-3361
Falling Water Healthcare Center	Strongsville, OH	0.8 mi	4 of 5	135	(440) 238-1100
Strongsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Strongsville, OH	2.2 mi	3 of 5	99	(440) 870-2600
Diplomat Healthcare	North Royalton, OH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	130	(440) 237-3104

Straight-line miles from the center of Strongsville. 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 Strongsville

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 23% of the $6,190 monthly median income of Strongsville 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 Strongsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Strongsville?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Strongsville ZIP codes, including Southwest General Hospice, Cypress Hospice LLC, Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Strongsville?

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 23% of the $6,190 monthly median income of Strongsville 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 Strongsville. 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 Strongsville, OH