Respite Care in Carrollton, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carrollton, MO: the local picture

684

residents 65 or older (22% of Carrollton)

72%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Carroll County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carrollton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carrollton live with someone: 72% 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 221 Carrollton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (27% in Carroll County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Carrollton compared with Carroll County and Missouri

Census figure	Carrollton	Carroll County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	3.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,911	$48,021	—

Older residents in towns around Carrollton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marshall, MO	23 mi	2,016	39%
Lexington, MO	24 mi	797	42%
Higginsville, MO	24 mi	1,207	59%
Richmond, MO	26 mi	1,256	43%
Chillicothe, MO	30 mi	1,633	45%
Odessa, MO	36 mi	1,073	47%

Hospices serving Carrollton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, MO	27 mi	(816) 776-5403
Acg Hospice	Lee's Summit, MO	51 mi	(816) 226-5362
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America, Inc.	Independence, MO	52 mi	(816) 822-2292
Saint Luke's Hospice	Kansas City, MO	63 mi	(816) 756-1160
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central)	Columbia, MO	68 mi	(573) 499-4540

Nursing homes near Carrollton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carroll House	Carrollton, MO	0.5 mi	2 of 5	63	(660) 542-1599
Life Care Center Of Carrollton	Carrollton, MO	0.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(660) 542-0155
Apple Ridge Care Center	Waverly, MO	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 493-2232
Brunswick Health Care Center	Brunswick, MO	20 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 548-3182

Straight-line miles from the center of Carrollton. 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 Carrollton

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 46% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Carrollton 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 Carrollton: common questions

Which hospices serve Carrollton?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Carrollton ZIP codes, including Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care, Acg Hospice, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Carrollton?

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 46% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Carrollton 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 Carrollton. 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 Carrollton

More senior care near Carrollton

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Other care in Carrollton

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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 Carrollton, MO