Respite Care in Cottleville, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cottleville, MO: the local picture

901

residents 65 or older (15% of Cottleville)

73%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in St. Charles County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cottleville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cottleville live with someone: 73% 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 175 Cottleville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (31% in St. Charles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Cottleville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cottleville compared with St. Charles County and Missouri

Census figure	Cottleville	St. Charles County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	6.3%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,500	$67,902	—

Older residents in towns around Cottleville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weldon Spring, MO	2.9 mi	1,512	30%
Dardenne Prairie, MO	3.2 mi	1,954	23%
St. Peters, MO	3.6 mi	11,461	34%
O'Fallon, MO	4.1 mi	13,569	30%
Lake St. Louis, MO	7.2 mi	3,712	28%
Chesterfield, MO	7.8 mi	12,641	22%

Hospices serving Cottleville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	15 mi	(314) 962-4673

Nursing homes near Cottleville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park	Saint Charles, MO	2.0 mi	4 of 5	50	(636) 939-5223
Delmar Gardens Of O'fallon	O Fallon, MO	3.2 mi	3 of 5	198	(636) 240-6100
Garden View Care Center	O Fallon, MO	3.7 mi	1 of 5	80	(636) 240-2840
St Peters Rehab And Healthcare Center	Saint Peters, MO	3.8 mi	1 of 5	96	(636) 441-2750

Straight-line miles from the center of Cottleville. 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 Cottleville

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 18% of the $7,708 monthly median income of Cottleville 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 Cottleville: common questions

Which hospices serve Cottleville?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Cottleville ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - St Louis.

How much does respite care cost in Cottleville?

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 18% of the $7,708 monthly median income of Cottleville 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 Cottleville. 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 Cottleville, MO