Respite Care in Bellevue, NE: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bellevue, NE: the local picture

9,953

residents 65 or older (15% of Bellevue)

69%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Sarpy County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bellevue ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bellevue live with someone: 69% 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 3,427 Bellevue residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (31% in Sarpy County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Bellevue compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figure	Bellevue	Sarpy County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	6.8%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,348	$70,972	—

Older residents in towns around Bellevue

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Offutt AFB, NE	1.9 mi	98	41%
Ralston, NE	6.4 mi	1,048	34%
La Vista, NE	7.2 mi	1,995	33%
Papillion, NE	7.3 mi	4,162	31%
Council Bluffs, IA	7.7 mi	10,951	39%
Plattsmouth, NE	9.9 mi	1,093	31%

Hospices serving Bellevue

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hillcrest Hospice	Bellevue, NE	1.5 mi	(402) 934-2282
St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice	Omaha, NE	6.4 mi	(402) 926-4444
Hillcrest Hospice	Council Bluffs, IA	6.9 mi	(712) 435-4910
Compassionate Care Hospice	La Vista, NE	7.1 mi	(402) 390-2492
Aegis Hospice	Omaha, NE	7.7 mi	(402) 509-9979

Nursing homes near Bellevue (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Health & Rehab	Bellevue, NE	1.2 mi	1 of 5	151	(402) 291-8500
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages	Papillion, NE	3.5 mi	2 of 5	48	(402) 885-7000
Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC	Papillion, NE	5.1 mi	1 of 5	114	(402) 339-6010
Omaha Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Omaha, NE	5.2 mi	1 of 5	70	(402) 733-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellevue. 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 Bellevue

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 28% of the $5,446 monthly median income of Bellevue 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 Bellevue: common questions

Which hospices serve Bellevue?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Bellevue ZIP codes, including Hillcrest Hospice, St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice, Hillcrest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bellevue?

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 28% of the $5,446 monthly median income of Bellevue 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 Bellevue. 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.

More near Bellevue

More senior care near Bellevue

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Bellevue

More for Bellevue families

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 Bellevue, NE