Respite Care in Wellston, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wellston, OH: the local picture

974

residents 65 or older (18% of Wellston)

67%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Jackson County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wellston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wellston live with someone: 67% 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 274 Wellston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (45% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Wellston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wellston compared with Jackson County and Ohio

Census figure	Wellston	Jackson County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	45%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	15%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,457	$40,845	—

Older residents in towns around Wellston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jackson, OH	7.6 mi	1,128	55%
Waverly, OH	24 mi	1,126	34%
Athens, OH	28 mi	1,476	33%
The Plains, OH	28 mi	1,010	73%
Gallipolis, OH	28 mi	884	37%
Point Pleasant, WV	29 mi	1,143	47%

Hospices serving Wellston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holzer Medical Center Hospice	Gallipolis, OH	27 mi	(740) 446-5074
Adena Hospice	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	(740) 779-4663
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	(614) 457-6950
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	29 mi	(740) 682-0270
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	31 mi	(740) 356-2567

Nursing homes near Wellston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewood Manor Of Wellston	Wellston, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(740) 384-5611
Jenkins Care Community	Wellston, OH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	57	(740) 384-2119
Four Winds Nursing Facility	Jackson, OH	3.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(740) 286-7551
Ayden Healthcare Of Jackson	Jackson, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	82	(740) 286-5026

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellston. 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 Wellston

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 $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston 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 Wellston: common questions

Which hospices serve Wellston?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Wellston ZIP codes, including Holzer Medical Center Hospice, Adena Hospice, National Church Residences Home And Community Serv.

How much does respite care cost in Wellston?

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 $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston 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 Wellston. 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 Wellston, OH