Respite Care in Gretna, NE: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gretna, NE: the local picture

972

residents 65 or older (11% of Gretna)

57%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Sarpy County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gretna ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gretna live with someone: 57% 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 378 Gretna residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (31% in Sarpy County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Gretna ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gretna compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figure	Gretna	Sarpy County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	31%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	6.8%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,809	$70,972	—

Older residents in towns around Gretna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chalco, NE	4.9 mi	1,085	33%
Papillion, NE	6.3 mi	4,162	31%
La Vista, NE	7.7 mi	1,995	33%
Ralston, NE	9.7 mi	1,048	34%
Ashland, NE	11 mi	405	25%
Omaha, NE	12 mi	70,865	30%

Hospices serving Gretna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Omaha, NE	7.0 mi	(402) 926-2680
Compassionate Care Hospice	La Vista, NE	7.8 mi	(402) 390-2492
Aegis Hospice	Omaha, NE	8.9 mi	(402) 509-9979
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	10 mi	(402) 609-4818
Endless Journey, LLC	Omaha, NE	10 mi	(402) 800-8145

Nursing homes near Gretna (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Gretna	Gretna, NE	2.6 mi	2 of 5	63	(402) 332-3446
Newport House	Omaha, NE	6.0 mi	5 of 5	96	(402) 572-2595
Good Samaritan Society - Millard	Omaha, NE	6.7 mi	1 of 5	106	(402) 895-2266
Brookestone Village	Omaha, NE	6.9 mi	5 of 5	140	(402) 614-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gretna. 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 Gretna

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Gretna: common questions

Which hospices serve Gretna?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Gretna ZIP codes, including Aseracare Hospice, Compassionate Care Hospice, Aegis Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Gretna?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Gretna. 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 Nebraska.

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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 Gretna, NE