Respite Care in Toledo, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Toledo, OH: the local picture

41,848

residents 65 or older (16% of Toledo)

59%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lucas County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Toledo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Toledo live with someone: 59% 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 15,098 Toledo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Lucas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Toledo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Toledo compared with Lucas County and Ohio

Census figure	Toledo	Lucas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,481	$51,196	—

Older residents in towns around Toledo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ottawa Hills, OH	3.0 mi	884	23%
Lambertville, MI	6.0 mi	2,594	30%
Rossford, OH	6.0 mi	1,000	27%
Northwood, OH	6.3 mi	853	22%
Temperance, MI	7.2 mi	2,010	28%
Walbridge, OH	7.3 mi	748	28%

Hospices serving Toledo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
First Health Hospice LLC	Toledo, OH	1.3 mi	(419) 214-1003
Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care	Ottawa Hills, OH	1.3 mi	(419) 724-1200
Kind Hearts Hospice LLC	Toledo, OH	4.4 mi	(419) 930-5840
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo	Toledo, OH	4.9 mi	(419) 865-1499
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Lambertville, MI	6.6 mi	(414) 661-4001

Nursing homes near Toledo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Terrace Rehabilitation Center	Toledo, OH	1.4 mi	1 of 5	99	(419) 531-4465
Ayden Healthcare Of Toledo	Toledo, OH	2.0 mi	3 of 5	98	(419) 474-6021
Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Toledo	Toledo, OH	2.5 mi	not rated	93	(419) 536-7600
Merit House LLC	Toledo, OH	2.8 mi	2 of 5	99	(419) 478-5131

Straight-line miles from the center of Toledo. 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 Toledo

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 41% of the $3,540 monthly median income of Toledo 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 Toledo: common questions

Which hospices serve Toledo?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Toledo ZIP codes, including First Health Hospice LLC, Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care, Kind Hearts Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Toledo?

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 41% of the $3,540 monthly median income of Toledo 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 Toledo. 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 Toledo

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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 Toledo, OH