Respite Care in Excelsior Springs, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Excelsior Springs, MO: the local picture

1,641

residents 65 or older (16% of Excelsior Springs)

73%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clay County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Excelsior Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Excelsior Springs live with someone: 73% 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 572 Excelsior Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (33% in Clay County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Excelsior Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Excelsior Springs compared with Clay County and Missouri

Census figure	Excelsior Springs	Clay County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,789	$57,117	—

Older residents in towns around Excelsior Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kearney, MO	6.4 mi	1,967	33%
Lawson, MO	6.5 mi	440	23%
Liberty, MO	12 mi	4,881	36%
Buckner, MO	15 mi	450	14%
Richmond, MO	15 mi	1,256	43%
Pleasant Valley, MO	15 mi	479	46%

Hospices serving Excelsior Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, MO	15 mi	(816) 776-5403
Faith Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Gladstone, MO	18 mi	(913) 296-7636
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP	Plattsburg, MO	19 mi	(816) 601-1512
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America, Inc.	Independence, MO	19 mi	(816) 822-2292
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City	Independence, MO	19 mi	(913) 381-3100

Nursing homes near Excelsior Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs	Excelsior Springs, MO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	108	(816) 630-3145
Valley Manor And Rehabilitation Center	Excelsior Springs, MO	1.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(816) 637-1010
Lawson Manor & Rehab	Lawson, MO	7.3 mi	1 of 5	60	(816) 580-3269
Norterre	Liberty, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	60	(816) 479-4793

Straight-line miles from the center of Excelsior 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 Excelsior 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 36% of the $3,816 monthly median income of Excelsior 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 Excelsior Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Excelsior Springs?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Excelsior Springs ZIP codes, including Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care, Faith Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC, Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP.

How much does respite care cost in Excelsior 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 36% of the $3,816 monthly median income of Excelsior 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 Excelsior 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 Excelsior Springs, MO