Respite Care in Toronto, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Toronto, OH: the local picture

1,322

residents 65 or older (25% of Toronto)

64%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jefferson County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Toronto ZIP codes

Most older adults in Toronto live with someone: 64% 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 408 Toronto residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (35% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Toronto ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Toronto compared with Jefferson County and Ohio

Census figure	Toronto	Jefferson County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,101	$45,530	—

Older residents in towns around Toronto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weirton, WV	4.3 mi	4,743	35%
Steubenville, OH	6.8 mi	3,303	36%
Wintersville, OH	7.6 mi	838	38%
Follansbee, WV	8.4 mi	588	27%
Mingo Junction, OH	9.2 mi	885	38%
Wellsville, OH	10 mi	599	31%

Hospices serving Toronto

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice Inc	Rayland, OH	18 mi	(740) 859-5650
Amedisys Hospice	Saint Clairsville, OH	33 mi	(740) 526-0970
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	39 mi	(330) 797-8940
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	70 mi	(304) 292-4868
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	82 mi	(740) 281-2243

Nursing homes near Toronto (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Weirton Geriatric Center	Weirton, WV	3.9 mi	5 of 5	137	(304) 723-4300
Weirton Medical Center	Weirton, WV	6.1 mi	4 of 5	33	(304) 797-6000
Laurels Of Steubenville The	Steubenville, OH	6.3 mi	2 of 5	98	(740) 264-5042
Carriage Inn Of Steubenville	Steubenville, OH	6.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(740) 264-7161

Straight-line miles from the center of Toronto. 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 Toronto

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 44% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Toronto 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 Toronto: common questions

Which hospices serve Toronto?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Toronto ZIP codes, including Valley Hospice Inc, Amedisys Hospice, Southern Care Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in Toronto?

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 44% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Toronto 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 Toronto. 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 Toronto

More senior care near Toronto

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Toronto

More for Toronto 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 Toronto, OH