Respite Care in Wilder, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wilder, KY: the local picture

604

residents 65 or older (19% of Wilder)

49%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Campbell County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wilder ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wilder live with someone: 49% 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 269 Wilder residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (30% in Campbell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Wilder compared with Campbell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Wilder	Campbell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	42%	15%	13%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	5.7%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Wilder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland Heights, KY	1.4 mi	1,021	48%
Southgate, KY	1.7 mi	422	27%
Covington, KY	2.1 mi	6,003	40%
Taylor Mill, KY	2.4 mi	1,161	33%
Fort Wright, KY	2.9 mi	1,198	25%
Cold Spring, KY	3.1 mi	1,922	21%

Hospices serving Wilder

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	4.2 mi	(859) 301-4600
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	12 mi	(513) 770-0820
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	16 mi	(513) 246-9218
Queen City Hospice	Mason, OH	22 mi	(513) 510-4406
Hospice Of Hope Inc	Maysville, KY	47 mi	(606) 759-4050

Nursing homes near Wilder (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rosedale Green	Covington, KY	0.8 mi	4 of 5	176	(859) 431-2244
The Pavilion At Kenton	Covington, KY	2.1 mi	1 of 5	82	(859) 283-6600
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas	Fort Thomas, KY	2.3 mi	3 of 5	140	(859) 572-0660
Carmel Manor	Fort Thomas, KY	2.7 mi	1 of 5	95	(859) 781-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilder. 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 Wilder

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Wilder: common questions

Which hospices serve Wilder?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Wilder ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare, Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc, Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Wilder?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Wilder. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

More near Wilder

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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 Wilder, KY