Respite Care in Clever, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clever, MO: the local picture

235

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Clever)

38%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Christian County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clever ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clever live with someone: 38% 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 104 Clever residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (29% in Christian County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Clever ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clever compared with Christian County and Missouri

Census figure	Clever	Christian County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	29%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	62%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,291	$61,657	—

Older residents in towns around Clever

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Battlefield, MO	8.3 mi	1,200	27%
Marionville, MO	9.3 mi	440	40%
Nixa, MO	9.7 mi	3,758	28%
Republic, MO	10.0 mi	3,124	41%
Ozark, MO	14 mi	3,268	30%
Aurora, MO	14 mi	1,386	39%

Hospices serving Clever

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Terrace Hospice	Springfield, MO	12 mi	(417) 244-0000
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	13 mi	(417) 882-0453
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	13 mi	(417) 883-7500
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC	Springfield, MO	13 mi	(417) 881-9111
Haven Hospice	Ozark, MO	15 mi	(417) 731-7055

Nursing homes near Clever (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Republic Nursing & Rehab	Republic, MO	5.8 mi	5 of 5	127	(417) 732-1822
Ozarks Methodist Manor, The	Marionville, MO	9.6 mi	1 of 5	78	(417) 258-2573
Nixa Nursing & Rehab	Nixa, MO	10 mi	5 of 5	82	(417) 725-1777
Neighborhoods At Quail Creek, The	Springfield, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 889-1275

Straight-line miles from the center of Clever. 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 Clever

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 68% of the $2,024 monthly median income of Clever 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 Clever: common questions

Which hospices serve Clever?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Clever ZIP codes, including Terrace Hospice, Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri, Coxhealth At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Clever?

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 68% of the $2,024 monthly median income of Clever 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 Clever. 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 Clever

More senior care near Clever

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Other care in Clever

More for Clever families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Clever, MO