Respite Care in Wintersville, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wintersville, OH: the local picture

838

residents 65 or older (23% of Wintersville)

59%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jefferson County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wintersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wintersville live with someone: 59% 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 299 Wintersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (35% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Wintersville compared with Jefferson County and Ohio

Census figure	Wintersville	Jefferson County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$45,530	—

Older residents in towns around Wintersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Steubenville, OH	2.9 mi	3,303	36%
Mingo Junction, OH	6.0 mi	885	38%
Follansbee, WV	6.6 mi	588	27%
Toronto, OH	7.6 mi	1,322	31%
Weirton, WV	7.8 mi	4,743	35%
Wellsville, OH	16 mi	599	31%

Hospices serving Wintersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice Inc	Rayland, OH	12 mi	(740) 859-5650
Valley Hospice, Incorporated	Wheeling, WV	19 mi	(304) 242-1977
Amedisys Hospice	Saint Clairsville, OH	25 mi	(740) 526-0970
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	25 mi	(740) 699-2300
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	45 mi	(330) 797-8940

Nursing homes near Wintersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sienna Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Wintersville, OH	0.2 mi	1 of 5	88	(740) 264-5245
Dixon Healthcare Center	Wintersville, OH	0.8 mi	1 of 5	85	(740) 264-1155
Steubenville Country Club Manor	Steubenville, OH	2.1 mi	2 of 5	54	(740) 266-6118
Villa Vista Royale LLC	Steubenville, OH	2.3 mi	5 of 5	54	(740) 264-7301

Straight-line miles from the center of Wintersville. 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 Wintersville

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 $3,438 monthly median income of Wintersville 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 Wintersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Wintersville?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Wintersville ZIP codes, including Valley Hospice Inc, Valley Hospice, Incorporated, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Wintersville?

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 $3,438 monthly median income of Wintersville 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 Wintersville. 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 Wintersville, OH