Respite Care in Bethany, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bethany, MO: the local picture

804

residents 65 or older (26% of Bethany)

76%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Harrison County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bethany ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bethany live with someone: 76% 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 245 Bethany residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (38% in Harrison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Bethany ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bethany compared with Harrison County and Missouri

Census figure	Bethany	Harrison County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	6.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,167	$40,240	—

Older residents in towns around Bethany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Trenton, MO	26 mi	1,337	34%
Cameron, MO	38 mi	1,420	29%
Chillicothe, MO	41 mi	1,633	45%
Maryville, MO	45 mi	1,598	40%
Savannah, MO	48 mi	1,091	39%
Country Club, MO	51 mi	470	26%

Hospices serving Bethany

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harrison County Hospice	Bethany, MO	0.8 mi	(660) 425-6324
Comfort Care Hospice	Cameron, MO	39 mi	(816) 632-4411
Mosaic Life Care Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	55 mi	(816) 271-7190
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	75 mi	(816) 431-2333
Three Oaks Hospice	Independence, MO	86 mi	(816) 875-0420

Nursing homes near Bethany (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestview Home	Bethany, MO	0.9 mi	1 of 5	92	(660) 425-3128
Daviess County Nursing And Rehabilitation	Gallatin, MO	25 mi	3 of 5	97	(660) 663-2197
Lamoni Specialty Care	Lamoni, IA	25 mi	5 of 5	43	(641) 784-3388
Worth County Convalescent Center	Grant City, MO	25 mi	3 of 5	50	(660) 564-3304

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethany. 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 Bethany

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 42% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Bethany 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 Bethany: common questions

Which hospices serve Bethany?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Bethany ZIP codes, including Harrison County Hospice, Comfort Care Hospice, Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bethany?

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 42% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Bethany 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 Bethany. 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 Bethany, MO