Respite Care in Fulton, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fulton, MO: the local picture

1,891

residents 65 or older (15% of Fulton)

60%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Callaway County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fulton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fulton 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 556 Fulton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Callaway County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Fulton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fulton compared with Callaway County and Missouri

Census figure	Fulton	Callaway County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,713	$56,549	—

Older residents in towns around Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ashland, MO	16 mi	733	37%
Holts Summit, MO	17 mi	758	31%
Columbia, MO	21 mi	14,883	30%
Mexico, MO	22 mi	2,173	45%
Jefferson City, MO	23 mi	7,426	29%
Montgomery City, MO	25 mi	392	31%

Hospices serving Fulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alternative Hospice Of Western Missouri, LLC	Columbia, MO	20 mi	(573) 345-5001
Acg Hospice	Columbia, MO	20 mi	(573) 542-0920
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	20 mi	(573) 443-8360
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central)	Columbia, MO	22 mi	(573) 499-4540
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	24 mi	(573) 635-3900

Nursing homes near Fulton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kingdom Care Senior Living	Fulton, MO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	36	(573) 642-6646
Fulton Nursing & Rehab	Fulton, MO	0.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(573) 642-0202
Fulton Manor Care Center	Fulton, MO	1.1 mi	1 of 5	52	(573) 642-6834
Riverview Nursing Center	Mokane, MO	13 mi	4 of 5	60	(573) 676-3136

Straight-line miles from the center of Fulton. 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 Fulton

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 $3,226 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton: common questions

Which hospices serve Fulton?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Fulton ZIP codes, including Alternative Hospice Of Western Missouri, LLC, Acg Hospice, Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri.

How much does respite care cost in Fulton?

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 $3,226 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton. 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.

More near Fulton

More senior care near Fulton

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More for Fulton families

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 Fulton, MO