Respite Care in El Dorado, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in El Dorado, KS: the local picture

2,221

residents 65 or older (17% of El Dorado)

60%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Butler County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve El Dorado ZIP codes

Most older adults in El Dorado live with someone: 60% 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 841 El Dorado residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (37% in Butler County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

El Dorado compared with Butler County and Kansas

Census figure	El Dorado	Butler County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	7.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	4.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,162	$56,482	—

Older residents in towns around El Dorado

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Augusta, KS	10 mi	1,687	42%
Andover, KS	17 mi	1,941	42%
Bel Aire, KS	21 mi	1,417	32%
Kechi, KS	22 mi	489	24%
Rose Hill, KS	23 mi	553	30%
Park City, KS	25 mi	860	36%

Hospices serving El Dorado

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassion Within Hospice	Andover, KS	16 mi	(316) 512-9039
Faith Hospice	Wichita, KS	21 mi	(316) 370-2116
Specialized Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	21 mi	(316) 210-4309
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	21 mi	(316) 616-2277
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita, KS	21 mi	(316) 854-0859

Nursing homes near El Dorado (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakepoint El Dorado, LLC	El Dorado, KS	1.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(316) 320-4140
El Dorado Care And Rehab	El Dorado, KS	1.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(316) 321-4444
Lakepoint Augusta, LLC	Augusta, KS	10 mi	3 of 5	88	(316) 775-6333
Life Care Center Of Andover	Andover, KS	17 mi	1 of 5	154	(316) 733-1349

Straight-line miles from the center of El Dorado. 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 El Dorado

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 29% of the $4,514 monthly median income of El Dorado 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 El Dorado: common questions

Which hospices serve El Dorado?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for El Dorado ZIP codes, including Compassion Within Hospice, Faith Hospice, Specialized Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in El Dorado?

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 29% of the $4,514 monthly median income of El Dorado 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 El Dorado. 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 El Dorado, KS