Respite Care in Urbana, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Urbana, OH: the local picture

2,123

residents 65 or older (19% of Urbana)

62%

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

36%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Urbana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Urbana live with someone: 62% 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 732 Urbana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Champaign County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Urbana ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Urbana compared with Champaign County and Ohio

Census figure	Urbana	Champaign County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	6.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,276	$56,490	—

Older residents in towns around Urbana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Northridge, OH	7.8 mi	1,788	38%
Springfield, OH	13 mi	10,371	39%
Bellefontaine, OH	18 mi	2,354	44%
New Carlisle, OH	18 mi	900	42%
Enon, OH	19 mi	468	44%
Park Layne, OH	21 mi	656	34%

Hospices serving Urbana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cherish Hospice LLC	Springfield, OH	14 mi	(937) 355-7154
Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	17 mi	(937) 593-1605
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Marysville, OH	23 mi	(855) 289-1722
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	27 mi	(614) 436-9404
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	29 mi	(937) 458-6028

Nursing homes near Urbana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Urbana Health & Rehabilitation Center	Urbana, OH	1.0 mi	2 of 5	50	(937) 652-1381
Vancrest Of Urbana, Inc	Urbana, OH	2.5 mi	3 of 5	75	(937) 653-5291
Forest Glen Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Springfield, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(937) 390-9913
Northwood Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Springfield, OH	9.9 mi	2 of 5	85	(937) 399-7195

Straight-line miles from the center of Urbana. 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 Urbana

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of Urbana 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 Urbana: common questions

Which hospices serve Urbana?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Urbana ZIP codes, including Cherish Hospice LLC, Universal Home Health & Hospice, Viaquest Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Urbana?

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of Urbana 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 Urbana. 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 Urbana, OH