Respite Care in Clayton, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clayton, MO: the local picture

2,418

residents 65 or older (14% of Clayton)

65%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clayton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clayton live with someone: 65% 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 448 Clayton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Clayton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clayton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Clayton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$122,639	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Clayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Richmond Heights, MO	0.9 mi	1,238	23%
University City, MO	1.5 mi	5,881	24%
Brentwood, MO	2.0 mi	1,301	12%
Maplewood, MO	2.3 mi	817	30%
Pagedale, MO	2.7 mi	511	31%
Ladue, MO	3.0 mi	2,133	17%

Hospices serving Clayton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	2.1 mi	(314) 446-2539
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC	St Louis, MO	2.6 mi	(314) 884-8817
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	3.1 mi	(314) 645-8648
Acg Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	4.4 mi	(314) 252-0892
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	6.7 mi	(314) 872-5050

Nursing homes near Clayton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnes-Jewish Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	0.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 725-7447
Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation	University City, MO	1.7 mi	2 of 5	119	(314) 726-4767
Oak Park Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	1.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 781-3444
U-City Forest Manor	Saint Louis, MO	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 862-5556

Straight-line miles from the center of Clayton. 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 Clayton

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 13% of the $10,220 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton: common questions

Which hospices serve Clayton?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Clayton ZIP codes, including Evertrue Hospice, Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC, Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Clayton?

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 13% of the $10,220 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton. 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 Clayton

More senior care near Clayton

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Other care in Clayton

More for Clayton 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 Clayton, MO