Respite Care in West Portsmouth, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Portsmouth, OH: the local picture

606

residents 65 or older (23% of West Portsmouth)

76%

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

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Scioto County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Portsmouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Portsmouth live with someone: 76% 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 353 West Portsmouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (58%) (46% in Scioto County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving West Portsmouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Portsmouth compared with Scioto County and Ohio

Census figure	West Portsmouth	Scioto County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	46%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	36%	32%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	15%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,052	$38,225	—

Older residents in towns around West Portsmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Portsmouth, OH	5.0 mi	3,344	38%
Wheelersburg, OH	11 mi	1,180	31%
Flatwoods, KY	24 mi	1,431	36%
Waverly, OH	25 mi	1,126	34%
Ironton, OH	25 mi	2,346	45%
Russell, KY	26 mi	684	41%

Hospices serving West Portsmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	6.1 mi	(740) 356-2567
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	8.9 mi	(740) 682-0270
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	39 mi	(614) 457-6950
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	97 mi	(740) 281-2243

Nursing homes near West Portsmouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Portsmouth Health And Rehab	Portsmouth, OH	3.2 mi	5 of 5	95	(740) 354-8631
Hill View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Portsmouth, OH	3.3 mi	3 of 5	72	(740) 354-3135
Ayden Healthcare Of Rosemount Pavilion	Portsmouth, OH	3.8 mi	2 of 5	117	(740) 354-4505
River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth	Portsmouth, OH	4.2 mi	5 of 5	25	(740) 354-6619

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

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 $3,671 monthly median income of West Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: common questions

Which hospices serve West Portsmouth?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for West Portsmouth ZIP codes, including Somc Hospice, Heartland Hospice, National Church Residences Home And Community Serv.

How much does respite care cost in West Portsmouth?

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 $3,671 monthly median income of West Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth, OH