Respite Care in Xenia, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Xenia, OH: the local picture

5,246

residents 65 or older (20% of Xenia)

67%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Greene County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Xenia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Xenia live with someone: 67% 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 1,883 Xenia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Xenia compared with Greene County and Ohio

Census figure	Xenia	Greene County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.8%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,528	$68,801	—

Older residents in towns around Xenia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beavercreek, OH	7.2 mi	9,825	28%
Cedarville, OH	8.2 mi	214	20%
Bellbrook, OH	8.3 mi	1,427	24%
Yellow Springs, OH	8.4 mi	1,261	40%
Shawnee Hills, OH	8.4 mi	362	38%
Fairborn, OH	8.8 mi	5,649	43%

Hospices serving Xenia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	8.0 mi	(937) 458-6028
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	11 mi	(937) 256-4490
Heartland Hospice	Kettering, OH	12 mi	(937) 299-6980
Compassus - Western Ohio	Dayton, OH	13 mi	(937) 226-8611
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC	Dayton, OH	13 mi	(937) 312-3170

Nursing homes near Xenia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Overbrook Landing Health And Rehabiliation	Xenia, OH	0.9 mi	not rated	83	(937) 619-6002
Xenia Health And Rehab	Xenia, OH	1.2 mi	1 of 5	51	(937) 376-2121
Atrium Nursing And Rehabilitation	Xenia, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(937) 372-4495
Alpine Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Xenia, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(937) 419-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Xenia. 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 Xenia

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 41% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Xenia 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 Xenia: common questions

Which hospices serve Xenia?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Xenia ZIP codes, including Ohio Valley Hospice, Hospice Of Dayton, Heartland Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Xenia?

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 41% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Xenia 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 Xenia. 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 Xenia

More senior care near Xenia

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Other care in Xenia

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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 Xenia, OH