Respite Care in El Dorado Springs, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in El Dorado Springs, MO: the local picture

835

residents 65 or older (23% of El Dorado Springs)

64%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Cedar County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve El Dorado Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in El Dorado Springs live with someone: 64% 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 322 El Dorado Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Cedar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving El Dorado Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

El Dorado Springs compared with Cedar County and Missouri

Census figure	El Dorado Springs	Cedar County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	15%	10%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$34,030	—

Older residents in towns around El Dorado Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Nevada, MO	18 mi	1,455	47%
Lamar, MO	30 mi	985	53%
Butler, MO	32 mi	935	50%
Clinton, MO	37 mi	2,188	37%
Fort Scott, KS	37 mi	1,760	37%
Bolivar, MO	38 mi	2,283	44%

Hospices serving El Dorado Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Citizens Memorial Hospice	Bolivar, MO	38 mi	(417) 326-3585
St Croix Hospice	Bolivar, MO	38 mi	(417) 777-2703
St. Croix Hospice	Harrisonville, MO	56 mi	(816) 380-3913
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	62 mi	(417) 882-0453
Hospice Compassus-Joplin	Joplin, MO	63 mi	(417) 623-8272

Nursing homes near El Dorado Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Community Springs Healthcare Facility	El Dorado Springs, MO	0.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 876-2531
Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility	Stockton, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(417) 276-5126
Nathan Richard Health Care Center	Nevada, MO	18 mi	1 of 5	68	(417) 667-8889
Moore Few Care Center	Nevada, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	108	(417) 448-3841

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

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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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 El Dorado Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve El Dorado Springs?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for El Dorado Springs ZIP codes, including Citizens Memorial Hospice, St Croix Hospice, St. Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in El Dorado Springs?

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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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 El Dorado Springs. 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 El Dorado Springs, MO