Respite Care in Florissant, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Florissant, MO: the local picture

8,338

residents 65 or older (16% of Florissant)

64%

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

36%

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

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Florissant ZIP codes

Most older adults in Florissant 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 2,849 Florissant residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Florissant ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Florissant compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Florissant	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,408	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Florissant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Old Jamestown, MO	3.3 mi	3,810	29%
Black Jack, MO	3.4 mi	1,537	32%
Berkeley, MO	3.7 mi	1,003	30%
Hazelwood, MO	3.7 mi	4,317	33%
Ferguson, MO	3.9 mi	2,573	39%
Dellwood, MO	4.0 mi	937	39%

Hospices serving Florissant

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	9.9 mi	(314) 682-3400
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	9.9 mi	(636) 573-0037
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	9.9 mi	(636) 527-6675
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC	St Louis, MO	12 mi	(314) 884-8817
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	(314) 872-5050

Nursing homes near Florissant (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center	Florissant, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	240	(314) 831-4800
Willowcreek Wellness & Rehabilitation	Florissant, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	158	(314) 838-2211
Bentwood Nursing & Rehab	Florissant, MO	1.3 mi	1 of 5	116	(314) 921-2700
Rancho Rehab And Healthcare Center	Florissant, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 839-2150

Straight-line miles from the center of Florissant. 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 Florissant

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 33% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Florissant 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 Florissant: common questions

Which hospices serve Florissant?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Florissant ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest, Phoenix Home Care And Hospice, Caris Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Florissant?

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 33% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Florissant 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 Florissant. 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 Florissant, MO