Respite Care in Fredericktown, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fredericktown, MO: the local picture

891

residents 65 or older (20% of Fredericktown)

61%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Madison County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fredericktown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fredericktown live with someone: 61% 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 415 Fredericktown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (42% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Fredericktown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fredericktown compared with Madison County and Missouri

Census figure	Fredericktown	Madison County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.2%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,245	$39,583	—

Older residents in towns around Fredericktown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farmington, MO	17 mi	3,359	35%
Park Hills, MO	21 mi	1,028	50%
Desloge, MO	25 mi	968	36%
Perryville, MO	26 mi	1,370	32%
Bonne Terre, MO	28 mi	848	46%
Terre du Lac, MO	29 mi	500	32%

Hospices serving Fredericktown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice	Fredericktown, MO	5.3 mi	(573) 783-7625
Heart & Soul Hospice	Farmington, MO	16 mi	(573) 756-7066
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri	Farmington, MO	16 mi	(573) 614-4774
Serenity Hospicecare	Park Hills, MO	22 mi	(573) 431-0162
Crown Hospice, Inc	Cape Girardeau, MO	47 mi	(573) 335-4800

Nursing homes near Fredericktown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison Medical Center	Fredericktown, MO	0.2 mi	5 of 5	99	(573) 783-3341
Claru Deville Nursing Center	Fredericktown, MO	1.0 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 783-3993
St Francois Manor	Farmington, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	118	(573) 760-1700
Farmington Presbyterian Manor	Farmington, MO	17 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 756-6768

Straight-line miles from the center of Fredericktown. 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 Fredericktown

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 43% of the $3,187 monthly median income of Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown: common questions

Which hospices serve Fredericktown?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Fredericktown ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice, Heart & Soul Hospice, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri.

How much does respite care cost in Fredericktown?

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 43% of the $3,187 monthly median income of Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown. 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 Fredericktown, MO