Respite Care in Beatrice, NE: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Beatrice, NE: the local picture

2,622

residents 65 or older (21% of Beatrice)

53%

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

36%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Beatrice ZIP codes

Most older adults in Beatrice live with someone: 53% 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 891 Beatrice residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (33% in Gage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Beatrice ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Beatrice compared with Gage County and Nebraska

Census figure	Beatrice	Gage County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	36%	31%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.9%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,460	$46,843	—

Older residents in towns around Beatrice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairbury, NE	24 mi	989	42%
Hickman, NE	25 mi	291	37%
Crete, NE	27 mi	959	34%
Marysville, KS	30 mi	674	51%
Lincoln, NE	37 mi	43,734	31%
Milford, NE	38 mi	404	24%

Hospices serving Beatrice

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cottonwood Hospice, LLC	Beatrice, NE	0.2 mi	(402) 228-8501
Aseracare Hospice	Lincoln, NE	34 mi	(402) 488-1363
Eventide Hospice	Lincoln, NE	37 mi	(402) 486-8506
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	76 mi	(402) 609-4818
Aseracare Hospice	Norfolk, NE	127 mi	(402) 379-4158

Nursing homes near Beatrice (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beatrice Health And Rehabilitation	Beatrice, NE	0.9 mi	5 of 5	87	(402) 223-2311
Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice	Beatrice, NE	1.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(402) 228-3304
Gold Crest Retirement Center	Adams, NE	17 mi	3 of 5	52	(402) 988-7115
Wilber Care Center	Wilber, NE	19 mi	2 of 5	58	(402) 821-2331

Straight-line miles from the center of Beatrice. 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 Beatrice

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Beatrice households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Beatrice: common questions

Which hospices serve Beatrice?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Beatrice ZIP codes, including Cottonwood Hospice, LLC, Aseracare Hospice, Eventide Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Beatrice?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Beatrice households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Beatrice. 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 Nebraska.

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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 Beatrice, NE