Respite Care in Ballwin, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ballwin, MO: the local picture

5,960

residents 65 or older (19% of Ballwin)

70%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ballwin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ballwin live with someone: 70% 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 1,217 Ballwin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Ballwin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ballwin compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Ballwin	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,618	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Ballwin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ellisville, MO	2.1 mi	2,594	36%
Manchester, MO	2.5 mi	2,909	22%
Clarkson Valley, MO	3.1 mi	448	16%
Valley Park, MO	4.3 mi	1,297	45%
Chesterfield, MO	4.6 mi	12,641	22%
Town and Country, MO	4.6 mi	3,421	24%

Hospices serving Ballwin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Breeze Hospice Of Missouri	Ballwin, MO	1.1 mi	(314) 833-3180
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast)	Ballwin, MO	1.1 mi	(636) 527-9330
St Luke's Hospice Services	Chesterfield, MO	3.8 mi	(314) 205-6707
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Chesterfield, MO	3.8 mi	(636) 733-7399
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	5.6 mi	(314) 962-4673

Nursing homes near Ballwin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Delmar Gardens On The Green	Chesterfield, MO	1.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(636) 394-7515
Manchester Rehab And Healthcare Center	Ballwin, MO	1.2 mi	1 of 5	137	(636) 391-0666
Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs	Ballwin, MO	1.7 mi	5 of 5	32	(636) 861-0600
Ellisville Rehabilitation And Nursing	Ellisville, MO	2.6 mi	1 of 5	210	(636) 227-3431

Straight-line miles from the center of Ballwin. 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 Ballwin

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 21% of the $6,552 monthly median income of Ballwin 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 Ballwin: common questions

Which hospices serve Ballwin?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Ballwin ZIP codes, including Breeze Hospice Of Missouri, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast), St Luke's Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Ballwin?

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 21% of the $6,552 monthly median income of Ballwin 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 Ballwin. 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.

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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 Ballwin, MO