Respite Care in Battlefield, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Battlefield, MO: the local picture

1,200

residents 65 or older (19% of Battlefield)

83%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Greene County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Battlefield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Battlefield live with someone: 83% 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 324 Battlefield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (35% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Battlefield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Battlefield compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Battlefield	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	0.4%	6.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,902	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Battlefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Republic, MO	4.2 mi	3,124	41%
Nixa, MO	6.5 mi	3,758	28%
Springfield, MO	6.6 mi	27,514	38%
Clever, MO	8.3 mi	235	44%
Ozark, MO	10 mi	3,268	30%
Willard, MO	12 mi	667	35%

Hospices serving Battlefield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Terrace Hospice	Springfield, MO	4.4 mi	(417) 244-0000
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC	Springfield, MO	4.6 mi	(417) 881-9111
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	4.6 mi	(417) 882-0453
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	4.6 mi	(417) 883-7500
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	7.1 mi	(417) 851-4300

Nursing homes near Battlefield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Neighborhoods At Quail Creek, The	Springfield, MO	3.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 889-1275
Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Springfield, MO	4.5 mi	5 of 5	146	(417) 882-0035
Magnolia Square Nursing And Rehab	Springfield, MO	4.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(417) 877-7545
Birch Pointe Health And Rehabilitation	Springfield, MO	4.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 889-0773

Straight-line miles from the center of Battlefield. 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 Battlefield

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 24% of the $5,825 monthly median income of Battlefield 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 Battlefield: common questions

Which hospices serve Battlefield?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Battlefield ZIP codes, including Terrace Hospice, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC, Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri.

How much does respite care cost in Battlefield?

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 24% of the $5,825 monthly median income of Battlefield 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 Battlefield. 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 Battlefield, MO