Respite Care in Cassville, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cassville, MO: the local picture

732

residents 65 or older (23% of Cassville)

74%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Barry County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cassville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cassville live with someone: 74% 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 224 Cassville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (34% in Barry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Cassville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cassville compared with Barry County and Missouri

Census figure	Cassville	Barry County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	4.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,663	$42,440	—

Older residents in towns around Cassville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monett, MO	17 mi	1,761	33%
Pea Ridge, AR	21 mi	1,029	16%
Aurora, MO	22 mi	1,386	39%
Little Flock, AR	25 mi	321	24%
Marionville, MO	26 mi	440	40%
Bella Vista, AR	26 mi	10,005	29%

Hospices serving Cassville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	30 mi	(417) 461-0580
Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri	Branson, MO	34 mi	(417) 335-2004
Haven Hospice	Ozark, MO	44 mi	(417) 731-7055
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	44 mi	(417) 782-6811
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	46 mi	(417) 882-0453

Nursing homes near Cassville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cassville Health Care Center	Cassville, MO	0.5 mi	not rated	60	(417) 847-3386
Aspire Senior Living Roaring River	Cassville, MO	0.6 mi	3 of 5	90	(417) 847-2184
Lacoba Homes Inc	Monett, MO	17 mi	5 of 5	79	(417) 235-7895
Ascend At Aurora	Aurora, MO	21 mi	1 of 5	125	(417) 678-2165

Straight-line miles from the center of Cassville. 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 Cassville

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 37% of the $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville 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 Cassville: common questions

Which hospices serve Cassville?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Cassville ZIP codes, including Three Rivers Hospice West, Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri, Haven Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cassville?

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 37% of the $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville 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 Cassville. 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 Cassville, MO