Respite Care in De Soto, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in De Soto, KS: the local picture

692

residents 65 or older (11% of De Soto)

84%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve De Soto ZIP codes

Most older adults in De Soto live with someone: 84% 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 131 De Soto residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (24% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving De Soto ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

De Soto compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	De Soto	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,726	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around De Soto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lenexa, KS	7.4 mi	9,144	25%
Shawnee, KS	8.1 mi	10,385	22%
Bonner Springs, KS	8.4 mi	1,098	31%
Eudora, KS	8.5 mi	677	48%
Olathe, KS	8.7 mi	19,950	27%
Edwardsville, KS	10 mi	756	27%

Hospices serving De Soto

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System	Olathe, KS	8.5 mi	(913) 324-8515
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	8.5 mi	(913) 322-3297
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care	Lenexa, KS	12 mi	(913) 722-1631
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	13 mi	(913) 730-8080
Acg Hospice	Overland Park, KS	14 mi	(864) 913-2690

Nursing homes near De Soto (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillside Village Of De Soto Rehabilitation And Nur	De Soto, KS	1.9 mi	5 of 5	49	(913) 583-1266
Evergreen Community Of Johnson County	Olathe, KS	6.8 mi	5 of 5	44	(913) 477-8227
Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab Center	Bonner Springs, KS	7.6 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 441-2515
Medicalodges Eudora	Eudora, KS	8.8 mi	1 of 5	65	(785) 542-2176

Straight-line miles from the center of De Soto. 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 De Soto

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of De Soto households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 De Soto: common questions

Which hospices serve De Soto?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for De Soto ZIP codes, including Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in De Soto?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of De Soto households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 De Soto. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Kansas.

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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 De Soto, KS