Respite Care in Basehor, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Basehor, KS: the local picture

1,315

residents 65 or older (18% of Basehor)

74%

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

38%

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

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Basehor ZIP codes

Most older adults in Basehor live with someone: 74% 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 494 Basehor residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (32% in Leavenworth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Basehor compared with Leavenworth County and Kansas

Census figure	Basehor	Leavenworth County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	8.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,721	$65,833	—

Older residents in towns around Basehor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bonner Springs, KS	5.2 mi	1,098	31%
Edwardsville, KS	7.1 mi	756	27%
Lansing, KS	7.6 mi	1,765	25%
Tonganoxie, KS	8.3 mi	1,021	20%
Kansas City, KS	10 mi	20,465	37%
Shawnee, KS	10 mi	10,385	22%

Hospices serving Basehor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC	Leavenworth, KS	12 mi	(913) 758-9034
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	13 mi	(913) 730-8080
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC	Shawnee, KS	13 mi	(785) 202-8900
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care	Lenexa, KS	16 mi	(913) 722-1631
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc	Shawnee, KS	16 mi	(913) 320-1688

Nursing homes near Basehor (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab Center	Bonner Springs, KS	5.5 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 441-2515
The Healthcare Resort Of Kansas City	Kansas City, KS	7.7 mi	2 of 5	70	(913) 788-2100
Providence Place	Kansas City, KS	7.8 mi	4 of 5	45	(913) 596-4200
Kaw River Care And Rehab	Edwardsville, KS	8.1 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 422-5832

Straight-line miles from the center of Basehor. 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 Basehor

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,227 monthly median income of Basehor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Basehor: common questions

Which hospices serve Basehor?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Basehor ZIP codes, including Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC, Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care, Prairie Wind Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Basehor?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,227 monthly median income of Basehor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Basehor. 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 Kansas.

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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 Basehor, KS