Respite Care in Fairway, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fairway, KS: the local picture

510

residents 65 or older (12% of Fairway)

60%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fairway ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fairway 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 123 Fairway residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (24% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Fairway ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fairway compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Fairway	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	5.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,087	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Fairway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roeland Park, KS	0.9 mi	1,080	20%
Mission Hills, KS	0.9 mi	856	17%
Mission, KS	1.5 mi	1,917	29%
Prairie Village, KS	2.6 mi	5,101	24%
Merriam, KS	3.5 mi	2,070	23%
Leawood, KS	8.1 mi	7,829	15%

Hospices serving Fairway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Vna	Overland Park, KS	1.5 mi	(913) 888-4596
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Overland Park, KS	1.5 mi	(913) 384-2273
Saint Luke's Hospice	Kansas City, MO	2.9 mi	(816) 756-1160
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc	Overland Park, KS	4.0 mi	(913) 381-3100
Specialized Hospice, LLC	Overland Park, KS	4.0 mi	(816) 795-7990

Nursing homes near Fairway (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Village At Mission	Prairie Village, KS	1.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(913) 262-1611
Bishop Spencer Place, Inc, The	Kansas City, MO	2.4 mi	3 of 5	57	(816) 931-4277
Aspen Health And Wellness	Overland Park, KS	2.8 mi	1 of 5	102	(913) 367-1906
Claridge Court	Prairie Village, KS	2.9 mi	5 of 5	45	(913) 383-2085

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairway. 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 Fairway

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 26% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Fairway 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 Fairway: common questions

Which hospices serve Fairway?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Fairway ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of Vna, Phoenix Home Care And Hospice, Saint Luke's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fairway?

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 26% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Fairway 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 Fairway. 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 Fairway, KS