Respite Care in Edwardsville, KS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Edwardsville, KS: the local picture

756

residents 65 or older (16% of Edwardsville)

84%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wyandotte County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Edwardsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Edwardsville 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 173 Edwardsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (36% in Wyandotte County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Edwardsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Edwardsville compared with Wyandotte County and Kansas

Census figure	Edwardsville	Wyandotte County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	6.9%	5.1%

Older residents in towns around Edwardsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bonner Springs, KS	2.8 mi	1,098	31%
Shawnee, KS	4.3 mi	10,385	22%
Kansas City, KS	5.1 mi	20,465	37%
Basehor, KS	7.1 mi	1,315	38%
Lenexa, KS	7.8 mi	9,144	25%
Merriam, KS	7.9 mi	2,070	23%

Hospices serving Edwardsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc	Shawnee, KS	9.7 mi	(913) 320-1688
Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care	Overland Park, KS	11 mi	(913) 353-6525
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	13 mi	(913) 322-3297

Nursing homes near Edwardsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kaw River Care And Rehab	Edwardsville, KS	1.5 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 422-5832
Parkway Operator LLC	Edwardsville, KS	1.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(913) 422-5952
Edwardsville Care And Rehab	Edwardsville, KS	1.5 mi	2 of 5	102	(913) 441-1900
Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab Center	Bonner Springs, KS	3.3 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 441-2515

Straight-line miles from the center of Edwardsville. 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 Edwardsville

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. 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 Edwardsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Edwardsville?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Edwardsville ZIP codes, including Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc, Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Edwardsville?

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. 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 Edwardsville. 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 Edwardsville, KS