Respite Care in Wheelersburg, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wheelersburg, OH: the local picture

1,180

residents 65 or older (19% of Wheelersburg)

60%

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

31%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wheelersburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wheelersburg live with someone: 60% 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 317 Wheelersburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (46% in Scioto County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Wheelersburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wheelersburg compared with Scioto County and Ohio

Census figure	Wheelersburg	Scioto County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	46%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	36%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	15%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,292	$38,225	—

Older residents in towns around Wheelersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Portsmouth, OH	5.7 mi	3,344	38%
West Portsmouth, OH	11 mi	606	58%
Flatwoods, KY	17 mi	1,431	36%
Ironton, OH	17 mi	2,346	45%
Russell, KY	18 mi	684	41%
Westwood, KY	20 mi	990	35%

Hospices serving Wheelersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	5.8 mi	(740) 356-2567
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	13 mi	(740) 682-0270
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio	Ironton, OH	18 mi	(740) 532-8841
Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio	South Point, OH	27 mi	(740) 894-0013
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	42 mi	(614) 457-6950

Nursing homes near Wheelersburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Concord Health & Rehab Ctr	Wheelersburg, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	75	(740) 574-8441
Best Care Health And Rehabilitation	Wheelersburg, OH	0.8 mi	2 of 5	101	(740) 574-2558
River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth	Portsmouth, OH	6.7 mi	5 of 5	25	(740) 354-6619
South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation	South Shore, KY	6.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(606) 932-3127

Straight-line miles from the center of Wheelersburg. 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 Wheelersburg

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 37% of the $3,858 monthly median income of Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Wheelersburg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Wheelersburg ZIP codes, including Somc Hospice, Heartland Hospice, Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in Wheelersburg?

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 37% of the $3,858 monthly median income of Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg. 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 Wheelersburg, OH