Country Club, Missouri

Respite Care in Country Club, MO

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Country Club for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Country Club, MO: the local picture

470
residents 65 or older (16% of Country Club)
80%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
26%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Buchanan County)
17
Medicare-certified hospices serve Country Club ZIP codes

Most older adults in Country Club live with someone: 80% 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 120 Country Club residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (38% in Buchanan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Country Club ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Country Club compared with Buchanan County and Missouri

Census figureCountry ClubBuchanan CountyMissouri
Residents 65+ with a disability26%38%34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%33%30%
Residents 65 or older16%17%18%
Residents 85 or older0.8%1.9%2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.7%11%10%
Households with no vehicle0.0%8.5%6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$61,711$49,230—

Older residents in towns around Country Club

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
St. Joseph, MO6.0 mi11,99939%
Savannah, MO6.4 mi1,09139%
Atchison, KS26 mi1,52243%
Cameron, MO32 mi1,42029%
Lathrop, MO33 mi33859%
Platte City, MO34 mi82426%

Hospices serving Country Club

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Luminos Hospice, LLCSaint Joseph, MO4.1 mi(816) 401-9836
Freudenthal HospiceSaint Joseph, MO4.1 mi(816) 676-8050
Aseracare HospiceSavannah, MO4.8 mi(816) 324-1250
Mosaic Life Care HospiceSaint Joseph, MO6.3 mi(816) 271-7190
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LPPlattsburg, MO28 mi(816) 601-1512

Nursing homes near Country Club (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Advanced Care Of St JosephSaint Joseph, MO4.0 mi1 of 5180(816) 364-4200
Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare CenterSaint Joseph, MO4.1 mi1 of 5130(816) 364-1526
St Joseph Manor Health & RehabilitationSaint Joseph, MO4.7 mi2 of 5110(816) 676-1630
St Joseph ChateauSaint Joseph, MO5.3 mi4 of 569(816) 233-5164

Straight-line miles from the center of Country Club. 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 Country Club

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 27% of the $5,143 monthly median income of Country Club 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Country Club: common questions

Which hospices serve Country Club?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Country Club ZIP codes, including Luminos Hospice, LLC, Freudenthal Hospice, Aseracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Country Club?

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 27% of the $5,143 monthly median income of Country Club 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 Country Club. 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.

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.

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