Respite Care in Sugarcreek, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sugarcreek, OH: the local picture

469

residents 65 or older (19% of Sugarcreek)

80%

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

30%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sugarcreek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sugarcreek live with someone: 80% 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 143 Sugarcreek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (33% in Tuscarawas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Sugarcreek compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Sugarcreek	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,125	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Sugarcreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dover, OH	8.5 mi	3,018	30%
Strasburg, OH	8.7 mi	688	43%
New Philadelphia, OH	11 mi	3,766	33%
Wilkshire Hills, OH	14 mi	525	21%
Millersburg, OH	15 mi	792	53%
Newcomerstown, OH	16 mi	604	36%

Hospices serving Sugarcreek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	24 mi	(330) 479-2378
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	26 mi	(234) 203-3223
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	26 mi	(330) 264-4899
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	34 mi	(330) 899-9100
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	39 mi	(330) 564-1444

Nursing homes near Sugarcreek (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Walnut Hills Nursing Home	Walnut Creek, OH	4.8 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 893-3200
Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Baltic, OH	5.3 mi	5 of 5	85	(330) 897-4311
Hennis Care Centre Of Dover	Dover, OH	8.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(330) 364-8849
Park Village Health Care Center Inc	Dover, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	90	(330) 364-4436

Straight-line miles from the center of Sugarcreek. 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 Sugarcreek

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek: common questions

Which hospices serve Sugarcreek?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Sugarcreek ZIP codes, including Aultman Hospice, Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC, Lifecare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Sugarcreek?

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek. 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 Sugarcreek, OH