Respite Care in Desloge, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Desloge, MO: the local picture

968

residents 65 or older (20% of Desloge)

76%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in St. Francois County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Desloge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Desloge live with someone: 76% 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 331 Desloge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (42% in St. Francois County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Desloge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Desloge compared with St. Francois County and Missouri

Census figure	Desloge	St. Francois County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,047	$43,512	—

Older residents in towns around Desloge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bonne Terre, MO	3.4 mi	848	46%
Park Hills, MO	4.2 mi	1,028	50%
Terre du Lac, MO	5.8 mi	500	32%
Farmington, MO	8.1 mi	3,359	35%
Potosi, MO	15 mi	465	54%
De Soto, MO	19 mi	1,115	42%

Hospices serving Desloge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospicecare	Park Hills, MO	2.4 mi	(573) 431-0162
Heart & Soul Hospice	Farmington, MO	9.0 mi	(573) 756-7066
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri	Farmington, MO	9.0 mi	(573) 614-4774
Legacy Hospice	Fredericktown, MO	28 mi	(573) 783-7625
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	43 mi	(636) 343-3839

Nursing homes near Desloge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Desloge	Desloge, MO	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 431-0223
Country Meadows	Park Hills, MO	1.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(573) 431-2889
St Joe Manor	Bonne Terre, MO	3.4 mi	1 of 5	155	(573) 358-2800
Community Manor	Farmington, MO	7.2 mi	3 of 5	99	(573) 756-8998

Straight-line miles from the center of Desloge. 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 Desloge

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 30% of the $4,671 monthly median income of Desloge 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 Desloge: common questions

Which hospices serve Desloge?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Desloge ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospicecare, Heart & Soul Hospice, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri.

How much does respite care cost in Desloge?

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 30% of the $4,671 monthly median income of Desloge 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 Desloge. 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 Desloge, MO