Respite Care in Butler, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Butler, MO: the local picture

935

residents 65 or older (20% of Butler)

57%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Bates County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Butler ZIP codes

Most older adults in Butler live with someone: 57% 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 419 Butler residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (39% in Bates County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Butler ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Butler compared with Bates County and Missouri

Census figure	Butler	Bates County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.1%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,895	$45,694	—

Older residents in towns around Butler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harrisonville, MO	27 mi	1,640	43%
Nevada, MO	29 mi	1,455	47%
Louisburg, KS	31 mi	1,100	25%
Clinton, MO	32 mi	2,188	37%
El Dorado Springs, MO	32 mi	835	41%
Peculiar, MO	33 mi	831	34%

Hospices serving Butler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Harrisonville, MO	26 mi	(816) 380-3913
One Community Hospice	Kansas City, MO	49 mi	(816) 836-1096
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care	Kansas City, MO	51 mi	(816) 363-2600
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Kansas City, MO	51 mi	(816) 434-0938
Ascend Hospice	Lees Summit, MO	51 mi	(816) 584-8111

Nursing homes near Butler (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Butler Rehab And Healthcare Center	Butler, MO	0.5 mi	1 of 5	98	(660) 679-6158
Medicalodges Butler	Butler, MO	0.8 mi	4 of 5	105	(660) 679-3179
Baptist Homes Of Adrian	Adrian, MO	9.4 mi	4 of 5	38	(816) 297-8901
Appleton City Manor	Appleton City, MO	18 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 476-2128

Straight-line miles from the center of Butler. 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 Butler

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 50% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler: common questions

Which hospices serve Butler?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Butler ZIP codes, including St. Croix Hospice, One Community Hospice, Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Butler?

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 50% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler. 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.

More near Butler

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Other care in Butler

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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 Butler, MO