Respite Care in Caruthersville, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Caruthersville, MO: the local picture

894

residents 65 or older (17% of Caruthersville)

69%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (54% in Pemiscot County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Caruthersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Caruthersville live with someone: 69% 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 460 Caruthersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (54% in Pemiscot County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Caruthersville compared with Pemiscot County and Missouri

Census figure	Caruthersville	Pemiscot County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	54%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	22%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	11%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,614	$29,677	—

Older residents in towns around Caruthersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tiptonville, TN	17 mi	390	56%
Portageville, MO	17 mi	387	49%
Dyersburg, TN	19 mi	3,071	40%
Kennett, MO	22 mi	2,130	43%
Blytheville, AR	22 mi	2,302	43%
Newbern, TN	23 mi	463	68%

Hospices serving Caruthersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	22 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	22 mi	(573) 888-5892
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	45 mi	(573) 614-4000
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	49 mi	(573) 472-6163
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	58 mi	(573) 840-5029

Nursing homes near Caruthersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southgate Living Center	Caruthersville, MO	1.0 mi	4 of 5	94	(573) 333-5150
River Oaks Care Center	Steele, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 695-2121
Signature Healthcare Of Ridgely Rehab&Wellness Ctr	Ridgely, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	100	(731) 264-5555
Reelfoot Manor Health And Rehab	Tiptonville, TN	17 mi	2 of 5	116	(731) 253-6681

Straight-line miles from the center of Caruthersville. 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 Caruthersville

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 67% of the $2,051 monthly median income of Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Caruthersville?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Caruthersville ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice, LLC, Vna Hospice, Elara Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Caruthersville?

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 67% of the $2,051 monthly median income of Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville. 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.

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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 Caruthersville, MO