Respite Care in Bonner Springs, KS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bonner Springs, KS: the local picture

1,098

residents 65 or older (14% of Bonner Springs)

80%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wyandotte County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bonner Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bonner Springs 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 331 Bonner Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (36% in Wyandotte County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Bonner Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bonner Springs compared with Wyandotte County and Kansas

Census figure	Bonner Springs	Wyandotte County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	6.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,750	$50,858	—

Older residents in towns around Bonner Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edwardsville, KS	2.8 mi	756	27%
Basehor, KS	5.2 mi	1,315	38%
Shawnee, KS	5.3 mi	10,385	22%
Kansas City, KS	7.7 mi	20,465	37%
De Soto, KS	8.4 mi	692	21%
Lenexa, KS	8.4 mi	9,144	25%

Hospices serving Bonner Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC	Shawnee, KS	8.5 mi	(785) 202-8900
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care	Lenexa, KS	11 mi	(913) 722-1631
Novus Lifecare	Kansas City, KS	11 mi	(959) 424-2990
Enhabit Hospice	Lenexa, KS	11 mi	(913) 948-8281
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc	Shawnee, KS	11 mi	(913) 320-1688

Nursing homes near Bonner Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab Center	Bonner Springs, KS	0.8 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 441-2515
Kaw River Care And Rehab	Edwardsville, KS	3.3 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 422-5832
Parkway Operator LLC	Edwardsville, KS	3.3 mi	3 of 5	45	(913) 422-5952
Edwardsville Care And Rehab	Edwardsville, KS	3.3 mi	2 of 5	102	(913) 441-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonner Springs. 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 Bonner Springs

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 25% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Bonner Springs 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 Bonner Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Bonner Springs?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Bonner Springs ZIP codes, including Prairie Wind Hospice LLC, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, Novus Lifecare.

How much does respite care cost in Bonner Springs?

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 25% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Bonner Springs 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 Bonner Springs. 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 Bonner Springs, KS