Respite Care in West Lafayette, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Lafayette, OH: the local picture

449

residents 65 or older (16% of West Lafayette)

74%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Coshocton County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Lafayette ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Lafayette live with someone: 74% 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 148 West Lafayette residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (36% in Coshocton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving West Lafayette ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Lafayette compared with Coshocton County and Ohio

Census figure	West Lafayette	Coshocton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,568	$40,065	—

Older residents in towns around West Lafayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coshocton, OH	5.1 mi	2,273	30%
Newcomerstown, OH	8.2 mi	604	36%
Sugarcreek, OH	17 mi	469	30%
New Concord, OH	20 mi	364	31%
Cambridge, OH	20 mi	2,040	43%
Millersburg, OH	21 mi	792	53%

Hospices serving West Lafayette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	(740) 454-4274
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	(740) 281-2243
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	(740) 623-2331
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	(740) 487-1241
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	38 mi	(330) 264-4899

Nursing homes near West Lafayette (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr	West Lafayette, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	65	(740) 545-6355
Altercare Coshocton Inc.	Coshocton, OH	5.7 mi	3 of 5	74	(740) 622-2074
Roscoe Gardens Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Coshocton, OH	6.7 mi	2 of 5	72	(740) 622-1220
Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Newcomerstown, OH	8.5 mi	3 of 5	80	(740) 498-5165

Straight-line miles from the center of West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

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 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette: common questions

Which hospices serve West Lafayette?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for West Lafayette ZIP codes, including Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care, Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton.

How much does respite care cost in West Lafayette?

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 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette, OH