Respite Care in Summerside, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Summerside, OH: the local picture

738

residents 65 or older (16% of Summerside)

71%

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

54%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Summerside ZIP codes

Most older adults in Summerside live with someone: 71% 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 401 Summerside residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (30% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Summerside ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Summerside compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Summerside	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,143	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Summerside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Carmel, OH	1.5 mi	731	43%
Dry Run, OH	2.6 mi	1,231	18%
Milford, OH	3.2 mi	1,938	35%
Cherry Grove, OH	3.3 mi	457	27%
Newtown, OH	3.5 mi	517	14%
Withamsville, OH	3.9 mi	1,231	20%

Hospices serving Summerside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossbridge Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	3.5 mi	(513) 458-5545
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	5.5 mi	(513) 770-0820
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	5.9 mi	(513) 831-5800
Northstar Home Hospice LLC	Cincinnati, OH	8.6 mi	(513) 587-1990
Crossroads Hospice Of Cincinnati, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	9.3 mi	(513) 793-5070

Nursing homes near Summerside (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forest Hills Healthcare Center.	Cincinnati, OH	1.3 mi	4 of 5	138	(513) 578-6200
Eastgate Health Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	2.2 mi	5 of 5	175	(513) 752-3710
Glen The	Cincinnati, OH	2.3 mi	5 of 5	54	(513) 769-0511
S.E.M. Haven Health Care Center	Milford, OH	3.4 mi	5 of 5	93	(513) 248-1270

Straight-line miles from the center of Summerside. 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 Summerside

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 32% of the $4,512 monthly median income of Summerside 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 Summerside: common questions

Which hospices serve Summerside?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Summerside ZIP codes, including Crossbridge Hospice, Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc, Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati).

How much does respite care cost in Summerside?

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 32% of the $4,512 monthly median income of Summerside 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 Summerside. 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.

More near Summerside

More senior care near Summerside

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Summerside

More for Summerside families

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 Summerside, OH