Respite Care in Crestwood, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Crestwood, MO: the local picture

2,531

residents 65 or older (21% of Crestwood)

72%

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

23%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Crestwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Crestwood live with someone: 72% 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 574 Crestwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Crestwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Crestwood compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Crestwood	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,825	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Crestwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sappington, MO	2.1 mi	1,805	26%
Webster Groves, MO	2.4 mi	4,585	27%
Sunset Hills, MO	2.4 mi	2,660	31%
Glendale, MO	2.5 mi	1,117	14%
Kirkwood, MO	2.8 mi	6,084	23%
Affton, MO	2.8 mi	3,716	30%

Hospices serving Crestwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri	Saint Louis, MO	2.1 mi	(314) 909-6200
Fv Hospice	St Louis, MO	2.1 mi	(314) 270-7600
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	4.5 mi	(314) 446-2539
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	5.7 mi	(314) 962-4673
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	5.7 mi	(314) 729-4400

Nursing homes near Crestwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethesda Dilworth	Saint Louis, MO	1.1 mi	3 of 5	350	(314) 968-5460
Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation	Kirkwood, MO	1.8 mi	1 of 5	117	(314) 965-0864
Fountain Care At Sunset Hills	Saint Louis, MO	2.5 mi	1 of 5	166	(314) 843-4242
Friendship Village Sunset Hills	Saint Louis, MO	2.8 mi	3 of 5	144	(314) 270-7777

Straight-line miles from the center of Crestwood. 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 Crestwood

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 28% of the $4,902 monthly median income of Crestwood 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 Crestwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Crestwood?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Crestwood ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri, Fv Hospice, Evertrue Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Crestwood?

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 28% of the $4,902 monthly median income of Crestwood 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 Crestwood. 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 Crestwood, MO