Respite Care in Anderson, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Anderson, MO: the local picture

379

residents 65 or older (14% of Anderson)

82%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McDonald County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anderson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Anderson live with someone: 82% 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 108 Anderson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (37% in McDonald County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Anderson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Anderson compared with McDonald County and Missouri

Census figure	Anderson	McDonald County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	0.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,583	$33,466	—

Older residents in towns around Anderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Neosho, MO	14 mi	1,968	40%
Gravette, AR	16 mi	552	43%
Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	10,005	29%
Grove, OK	20 mi	2,146	37%
Granby, MO	21 mi	353	46%
Centerton, AR	22 mi	1,586	28%

Hospices serving Anderson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Joplin	Joplin, MO	27 mi	(417) 623-8272
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	27 mi	(417) 782-6811
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	47 mi	(417) 461-0580
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC	Springfield, MO	72 mi	(417) 881-9111
Regional Hospice	Springfield, MO	74 mi	(417) 832-0577

Nursing homes near Anderson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcdonald County Living Center	Anderson, MO	0.8 mi	4 of 5	96	(417) 845-3351
Medicalodges Neosho	Neosho, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	114	(417) 451-2544
Concordia Nursing & Rehab, LLC	Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	not rated	102	(479) 855-3735
Highlands Of Bella Vista Health & Rehab, LLC	Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	5 of 5	90	(479) 876-1847

Straight-line miles from the center of Anderson. 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 Anderson

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Anderson: common questions

Which hospices serve Anderson?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Anderson ZIP codes, including Hospice Compassus-Joplin, Gentiva, Three Rivers Hospice West.

How much does respite care cost in Anderson?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Anderson. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver covers Missouri.

More near Anderson

More senior care near Anderson

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Other care in Anderson

More for Anderson families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Anderson, MO