Respite Care in Fenton, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fenton, MO: the local picture

948

residents 65 or older (23% of Fenton)

87%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fenton live with someone: 87% 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 210 Fenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Fenton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Fenton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,663	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Fenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sunset Hills, MO	2.2 mi	2,660	31%
Valley Park, MO	2.9 mi	1,297	45%
Murphy, MO	3.2 mi	1,678	23%
Kirkwood, MO	3.9 mi	6,084	23%
Sappington, MO	4.2 mi	1,805	26%
Crestwood, MO	4.4 mi	2,531	23%

Hospices serving Fenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	2.1 mi	(636) 343-3839
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri	Saint Louis, MO	2.4 mi	(314) 909-6200
Fv Hospice	St Louis, MO	2.4 mi	(314) 270-7600
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	6.1 mi	(314) 962-4673
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	6.1 mi	(314) 729-4400

Nursing homes near Fenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fieser Nursing Center	Fenton, MO	1.3 mi	2 of 5	47	(636) 343-4344
Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation	Fenton, MO	1.9 mi	1 of 5	144	(636) 343-2282
Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley	Fenton, MO	2.0 mi	5 of 5	190	(636) 343-0016
Friendship Village Sunset Hills	Saint Louis, MO	2.5 mi	3 of 5	144	(314) 270-7777

Straight-line miles from the center of Fenton. 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 Fenton

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 16% of the $8,389 monthly median income of Fenton 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 Fenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Fenton?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Fenton ZIP codes, including Alternative Hospice, LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri, Fv Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fenton?

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 16% of the $8,389 monthly median income of Fenton 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 Fenton. 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 Fenton, MO