Respite Care in Wooster, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wooster, OH: the local picture

5,645

residents 65 or older (21% of Wooster)

62%

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

26%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wooster ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wooster live with someone: 62% 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 1,425 Wooster residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (30% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Wooster ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wooster compared with Wayne County and Ohio

Census figure	Wooster	Wayne County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,866	$51,324	—

Older residents in towns around Wooster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orrville, OH	8.3 mi	1,501	37%
Rittman, OH	13 mi	946	45%
Lodi, OH	16 mi	495	29%
Doylestown, OH	16 mi	647	37%
Wadsworth, OH	18 mi	4,661	40%
Millersburg, OH	18 mi	792	53%

Hospices serving Wooster

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	1.1 mi	(330) 264-4899
Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio	Medina, OH	23 mi	(330) 335-9999
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Akron, OH	28 mi	(330) 666-5242
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	28 mi	(330) 864-5700
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	29 mi	(330) 899-9100

Nursing homes near Wooster (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wooster Community Hospital SNF	Wooster, OH	0.2 mi	5 of 5	22	(330) 263-8100
West View Healthy Living	Wooster, OH	1.6 mi	4 of 5	93	(330) 264-8640
Avenue At Wooster	Wooster, OH	2.7 mi	3 of 5	82	(330) 601-1001
Glendora Health Care Center	Wooster, OH	2.9 mi	1 of 5	49	(330) 264-0912

Straight-line miles from the center of Wooster. 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 Wooster

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 34% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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 Wooster: common questions

Which hospices serve Wooster?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Wooster ZIP codes, including Lifecare Hospice, Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Wooster?

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 34% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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 Wooster. 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.

More near Wooster

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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 Wooster, OH