Respite Care in Bel Aire, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bel Aire, KS: the local picture

1,417

residents 65 or older (16% of Bel Aire)

80%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bel Aire ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bel Aire live with someone: 80% 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 423 Bel Aire residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (34% in Sedgwick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Bel Aire ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bel Aire compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Bel Aire	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	9.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,829	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Bel Aire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kechi, KS	1.7 mi	489	24%
Park City, KS	4.8 mi	860	36%
Valley Center, KS	7.7 mi	1,469	39%
Wichita, KS	8.0 mi	62,611	35%
Andover, KS	8.6 mi	1,941	42%
Maize, KS	12 mi	774	53%

Hospices serving Bel Aire

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Progressive Home Health & Hospice	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 691-5050
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 688-5511
Enhabit Hospice	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 315-6425
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 559-2049
Faith Hospice	Wichita, KS	5.1 mi	(316) 370-2116

Nursing homes near Bel Aire (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Catholic Care Center, Inc	Bel Aire, KS	0.9 mi	2 of 5	159	(316) 744-2020
Larksfield Place	Wichita, KS	2.9 mi	5 of 5	80	(316) 636-1111
Great Plains Post Acute	Wichita, KS	3.7 mi	1 of 5	118	(316) 867-6101
Horizon Post Acute	Wichita, KS	4.0 mi	1 of 5	75	(316) 685-9291

Straight-line miles from the center of Bel Aire. 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 Bel Aire

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 21% of the $6,069 monthly median income of Bel Aire 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 Bel Aire: common questions

Which hospices serve Bel Aire?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Bel Aire ZIP codes, including Progressive Home Health & Hospice, Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bel Aire?

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 21% of the $6,069 monthly median income of Bel Aire 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 Bel Aire. 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 Bel Aire, KS