Respite Care in Wapakoneta, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wapakoneta, OH: the local picture

2,093

residents 65 or older (21% of Wapakoneta)

61%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Auglaize County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wapakoneta ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wapakoneta live with someone: 61% 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 870 Wapakoneta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (33% in Auglaize County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Wapakoneta ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wapakoneta compared with Auglaize County and Ohio

Census figure	Wapakoneta	Auglaize County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,471	$51,046	—

Older residents in towns around Wapakoneta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Shawnee, OH	8.3 mi	1,253	29%
St. Marys, OH	11 mi	1,371	24%
Lima, OH	13 mi	5,615	39%
New Bremen, OH	13 mi	531	25%
Minster, OH	15 mi	554	40%
Sidney, OH	19 mi	3,920	42%

Hospices serving Wapakoneta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	8.4 mi	(419) 228-2535
Grand Lake Hospice	Saint Marys, OH	11 mi	(419) 394-7434
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	12 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	15 mi	(419) 226-9064
Wilson Hospice Care	Sidney, OH	19 mi	(937) 498-9335

Nursing homes near Wapakoneta (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wapakoneta Manor	Wapakoneta, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	73	(419) 738-3711
Otterbein-Cridersville	Cridersville, OH	6.1 mi	3 of 5	50	(419) 645-5114
Cridersville Nursing And Rehab	Cridersville, OH	6.8 mi	1 of 5	50	(419) 645-4468
Transitional Care Unit	Saint Marys, OH	9.5 mi	4 of 5	15	(419) 394-3335

Straight-line miles from the center of Wapakoneta. 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 Wapakoneta

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 39% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta: common questions

Which hospices serve Wapakoneta?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Wapakoneta ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima, Grand Lake Hospice, Legacy Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Wapakoneta?

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 39% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta. 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 Wapakoneta, OH