Respite Care in California, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in California, MO: the local picture

862

residents 65 or older (19% of California)

44%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Moniteau County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve California ZIP codes

Most older adults in California live with someone: 44% 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 356 California residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (37% in Moniteau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving California ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

California compared with Moniteau County and Missouri

Census figure	California	Moniteau County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	40%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,383	$37,173	—

Older residents in towns around California

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tipton, MO	12 mi	415	30%
Eldon, MO	19 mi	1,058	52%
Versailles, MO	20 mi	715	70%
Jefferson City, MO	22 mi	7,426	29%
Ashland, MO	22 mi	733	37%
Holts Summit, MO	25 mi	758	31%

Hospices serving California

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	(573) 556-3547
Central Missouri Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	(573) 681-3750
Three Rivers Hospice Central	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	(573) 635-8084
Gentiva	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	(573) 469-4895
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	23 mi	(573) 635-3900

Nursing homes near California (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
California Care Center	California, MO	0.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(573) 796-3127
Tipton Oak Manor	Tipton, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	66	(660) 433-5574
River City Living Community	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	1 of 5	87	(573) 893-3404
Stonebridge Oak Tree	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	42	(573) 893-3063

Straight-line miles from the center of California. 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 California

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 68% of the $2,032 monthly median income of California 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 California: common questions

Which hospices serve California?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for California ZIP codes, including Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri, Central Missouri Hospice, Three Rivers Hospice Central.

How much does respite care cost in California?

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 68% of the $2,032 monthly median income of California 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 California. 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 California

More senior care near California

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in California

More for California 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 California, MO