Respite Care in Youngstown, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Youngstown, OH: the local picture

10,806

residents 65 or older (18% of Youngstown)

57%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mahoning County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Youngstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Youngstown live with someone: 57% 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 4,207 Youngstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (33% in Mahoning County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Youngstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Youngstown compared with Mahoning County and Ohio

Census figure	Youngstown	Mahoning County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,897	$47,618	—

Older residents in towns around Youngstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Campbell, OH	3.3 mi	1,408	33%
Struthers, OH	4.3 mi	1,991	23%
Austintown, OH	4.8 mi	6,978	35%
Girard, OH	5.3 mi	1,920	41%
Hubbard, OH	5.9 mi	1,788	21%
McDonald, OH	6.0 mi	684	38%

Hospices serving Youngstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patriot Hospice Inc	Girard, OH	4.9 mi	(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	4.9 mi	(330) 399-1992
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	5.2 mi	(330) 899-0180
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	5.2 mi	(330) 797-8940
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	7.5 mi	(330) 286-3435

Nursing homes near Youngstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Vista Nursing And Rehab	Youngstown, OH	1.2 mi	1 of 5	114	(330) 746-2944
Windsor Health Care Center	Youngstown, OH	1.8 mi	4 of 5	58	(330) 743-1393
Heritage Manor Jewish Hm For	Youngstown, OH	2.5 mi	5 of 5	72	(330) 746-1076
Oasis Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Youngstown, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	99	(330) 788-3038

Straight-line miles from the center of Youngstown. 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 Youngstown

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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 Youngstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Youngstown?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Youngstown ZIP codes, including Patriot Hospice Inc, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc, Crossbridge Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Youngstown?

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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 Youngstown. 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 Youngstown

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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 Youngstown, OH