Respite Care in Tallmadge, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tallmadge, OH: the local picture

4,343

residents 65 or older (24% of Tallmadge)

70%

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

34%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tallmadge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tallmadge live with someone: 70% 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 1,408 Tallmadge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Summit County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Tallmadge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tallmadge compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Tallmadge	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,120	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Tallmadge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Munroe Falls, OH	2.4 mi	1,585	47%
Mogadore, OH	3.8 mi	919	39%
Silver Lake, OH	3.8 mi	687	25%
Brimfield, OH	3.9 mi	499	16%
Kent, OH	4.3 mi	3,082	28%
Stow, OH	4.9 mi	6,690	30%

Hospices serving Tallmadge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC	Munroe Falls, OH	2.6 mi	(330) 443-9800
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	3.9 mi	(234) 200-1210
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	4.8 mi	(330) 686-9900
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	5.3 mi	(216) 916-1110
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	5.8 mi	(330) 564-1444

Nursing homes near Tallmadge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heather Knoll Retirement Village	Tallmadge, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	115	(330) 688-8600
The Colony Healthcare Center	Tallmadge, OH	1.6 mi	3 of 5	117	(330) 630-9780
The Pinnacle Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Tallmadge, OH	1.6 mi	5 of 5	75	(330) 633-0555
Tallmadge Health & Rehab Center	Tallmadge, OH	1.8 mi	1 of 5	90	(216) 292-5706

Straight-line miles from the center of Tallmadge. 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 Tallmadge

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 29% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge: common questions

Which hospices serve Tallmadge?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Tallmadge ZIP codes, including Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC, Summa Hospice, Serenity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tallmadge?

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 29% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge. 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 Tallmadge, OH