Respite Care in Worthington, OH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Worthington, OH: the local picture

3,273

residents 65 or older (22% of Worthington)

62%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Worthington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Worthington 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 499 Worthington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (31% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Worthington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Worthington compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Worthington	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,538	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Worthington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huber Ridge, OH	5.4 mi	410	40%
Upper Arlington, OH	5.5 mi	6,409	21%
Powell, OH	5.9 mi	2,548	23%
Westerville, OH	5.9 mi	8,306	26%
Dublin, OH	6.7 mi	7,597	20%
Columbus, OH	8.0 mi	103,532	33%

Hospices serving Worthington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus	Columbus, OH	0.3 mi	(614) 880-2929
Transitions Ohio Ii LLC	Worthington, OH	0.3 mi	(847) 575-1505
Suncrest Hospice	Columbus, OH	2.6 mi	(614) 612-0063
Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus	Columbus, OH	3.0 mi	(614) 566-5377
Caretenders Hospice	Columbus, OH	4.5 mi	(614) 210-1150

Nursing homes near Worthington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurels Of Worthington, The	Worthington, OH	0.2 mi	4 of 5	95	(614) 885-0408
Laurels Of Norworth The	Worthington, OH	0.5 mi	2 of 5	126	(614) 888-4553
Wesley Glen Health Services Corp	Columbus, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	56	(614) 888-7492
Worthington Christian Village	Columbus, OH	2.5 mi	5 of 5	40	(614) 846-6076

Straight-line miles from the center of Worthington. 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 Worthington

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 21% of the $6,962 monthly median income of Worthington 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 Worthington: common questions

Which hospices serve Worthington?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Worthington ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus, Transitions Ohio Ii LLC, Suncrest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Worthington?

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 21% of the $6,962 monthly median income of Worthington 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 Worthington. 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 Worthington, OH