Respite Care in Yellow Springs, OH
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Respite Care in Yellow Springs, OH: the local picture
Most older adults in Yellow Springs live with someone: 58% 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 480 Yellow Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (32% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Yellow Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Yellow Springs compared with Greene County and Ohio
| Census figure | Yellow Springs | Greene County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 24% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 34% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.5% | 6.8% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% | 4.4% | 7.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $90,208 | $68,801 | — |
Older residents in towns around Yellow Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enon, OH | 5.1 mi | 468 | 44% |
| Cedarville, OH | 5.5 mi | 214 | 20% |
| Fairborn, OH | 6.2 mi | 5,649 | 43% |
| Xenia, OH | 8.4 mi | 5,246 | 37% |
| Beavercreek, OH | 10.0 mi | 9,825 | 28% |
| Park Layne, OH | 10.0 mi | 656 | 34% |
Hospices serving Yellow Springs
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Valley Hospice | Beavercreek, OH | 9.2 mi | (937) 458-6028 |
| Hospice Of Dayton | Dayton, OH | 14 mi | (937) 256-4490 |
| Caretenders Hospice | Moraine, OH | 19 mi | (937) 429-3677 |
| Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC | Dayton, OH | 20 mi | (937) 312-3170 |
| Care360 Hospice, LLC | Hilliard, OH | 43 mi | (614) 674-3766 |
Nursing homes near Yellow Springs (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Extended Care Center | Yellow Springs, OH | 0.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 59 | (937) 767-7363 |
| Trinity Community At Fairborn | Fairborn, OH | 5.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 94 | (937) 878-0262 |
| Dayspring Of Miami Valley Hlth Care Center & Rehab | Fairborn, OH | 5.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 133 | (937) 864-2595 |
| Wright Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Fairborn, OH | 6.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (937) 878-7046 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Yellow Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Yellow Springs
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 19% of the $7,517 monthly median income of Yellow Springs 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Yellow Springs: common questions
Which hospices serve Yellow Springs?
Medicare lists 8 hospices for Yellow Springs ZIP codes, including Ohio Valley Hospice, Hospice Of Dayton, Caretenders Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Yellow Springs?
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 19% of the $7,517 monthly median income of Yellow Springs 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 Yellow Springs. 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.
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