Respite Care in Chillicothe, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chillicothe, MO: the local picture

1,633

residents 65 or older (18% of Chillicothe)

51%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Livingston County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chillicothe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chillicothe live with someone: 51% 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 655 Chillicothe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (36% in Livingston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Chillicothe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chillicothe compared with Livingston County and Missouri

Census figure	Chillicothe	Livingston County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.3%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.9%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,359	$51,384	—

Older residents in towns around Chillicothe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Trenton, MO	20 mi	1,337	34%
Brookfield, MO	25 mi	998	34%
Carrollton, MO	30 mi	684	36%
Cameron, MO	36 mi	1,420	29%
Bethany, MO	41 mi	804	33%
Richmond, MO	42 mi	1,256	43%

Hospices serving Chillicothe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, MO	42 mi	(816) 776-5403
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	73 mi	(816) 431-2333
Saint Luke's Hospice	Kansas City, MO	76 mi	(816) 756-1160

Nursing homes near Chillicothe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand River Health Care	Chillicothe, MO	0.7 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 646-0353
Morningside Center	Chillicothe, MO	0.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(660) 646-0170
Livingston Manor Care Center	Chillicothe, MO	0.8 mi	1 of 5	94	(660) 646-5177
Stonebridge Chillicothe	Chillicothe, MO	0.9 mi	5 of 5	75	(660) 646-1230

Straight-line miles from the center of Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe: common questions

Which hospices serve Chillicothe?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Chillicothe ZIP codes, including Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care, Three Rivers Hospice, Saint Luke's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chillicothe?

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe, MO