Respite Care in Cameron, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cameron, MO: the local picture

1,420

residents 65 or older (17% of Cameron)

62%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Clinton County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cameron ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cameron live with someone: 62% 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 324 Cameron residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (35% in Clinton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Cameron ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cameron compared with Clinton County and Missouri

Census figure	Cameron	Clinton County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,357	$56,432	—

Older residents in towns around Cameron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lathrop, MO	13 mi	338	59%
Lawson, MO	22 mi	440	23%
Kearney, MO	28 mi	1,967	33%
Excelsior Springs, MO	28 mi	1,641	38%
Smithville, MO	30 mi	1,646	32%
St. Joseph, MO	31 mi	11,999	39%

Hospices serving Cameron

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Care Hospice	Cameron, MO	1.1 mi	(816) 632-4411
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP	Plattsburg, MO	16 mi	(816) 601-1512
Freudenthal Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	31 mi	(816) 676-8050
Mosaic Life Care Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	31 mi	(816) 271-7190
Aseracare Hospice	Savannah, MO	34 mi	(816) 324-1250

Nursing homes near Cameron (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cameron Nursing Center	Cameron, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(816) 632-7254
Quail Run Health Care Center	Cameron, MO	1.5 mi	2 of 5	84	(816) 632-2151
Sunset Home	Maysville, MO	12 mi	2 of 5	60	(816) 449-2158
Hill Crest Manor	Hamilton, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	90	(816) 583-2119

Straight-line miles from the center of Cameron. 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 Cameron

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 27% of the $5,030 monthly median income of Cameron 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 Cameron: common questions

Which hospices serve Cameron?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Cameron ZIP codes, including Comfort Care Hospice, Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP, Freudenthal Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cameron?

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 27% of the $5,030 monthly median income of Cameron 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 Cameron. 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 Cameron

More senior care near Cameron

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Other care in Cameron

More for Cameron 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 Cameron, MO