Respite Care in Goddard, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Goddard, KS: the local picture

694

residents 65 or older (12% of Goddard)

77%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Goddard ZIP codes

Most older adults in Goddard live with someone: 77% 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 220 Goddard residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (34% in Sedgwick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Goddard ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Goddard compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Goddard	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.8%	9.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	5.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,353	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Goddard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Maize, KS	9.4 mi	774	53%
Clearwater, KS	11 mi	342	39%
Wichita, KS	12 mi	62,611	35%
Cheney, KS	12 mi	410	34%
Haysville, KS	13 mi	1,640	41%
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	15 mi	440	35%

Hospices serving Goddard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Wichita)	Wichita, KS	9.9 mi	(316) 788-7626
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	12 mi	(316) 260-9690
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	12 mi	(316) 221-3786
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	12 mi	(316) 265-9441
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	18 mi	(316) 559-2049

Nursing homes near Goddard (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Goddard	Goddard, KS	1.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(316) 794-8635
Family Health & Rehabilitation Center	Wichita, KS	5.2 mi	4 of 5	72	(316) 425-5600
Rolling Hills Health And Rehab	Wichita, KS	5.7 mi	2 of 5	85	(316) 722-6916
Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Wichita, KS	8.4 mi	4 of 5	104	(316) 945-3606

Straight-line miles from the center of Goddard. 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 Goddard

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 22% of the $6,029 monthly median income of Goddard 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 Goddard: common questions

Which hospices serve Goddard?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Goddard ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Wichita), Rivercross Hospice LLC, Compassus Wichita.

How much does respite care cost in Goddard?

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 22% of the $6,029 monthly median income of Goddard 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 Goddard. 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 Goddard, KS