Respite Care in Hesston, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hesston, KS: the local picture

1,030

residents 65 or older (29% of Hesston)

62%

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

42%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hesston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hesston live with someone: 62% 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 375 Hesston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (31% in Harvey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Hesston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hesston compared with Harvey County and Kansas

Census figure	Hesston	Harvey County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	9.4%	3.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	4.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,966	$54,392	—

Older residents in towns around Hesston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newton, KS	8.4 mi	3,436	29%
Halstead, KS	11 mi	554	40%
Hillsboro, KS	19 mi	471	35%
McPherson, KS	20 mi	2,315	27%
Valley Center, KS	21 mi	1,469	39%
Park City, KS	24 mi	860	36%

Hospices serving Hesston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	21 mi	(620) 654-6960
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	(620) 665-2473
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 265-9441
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 616-2277
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	34 mi	(316) 687-2273

Nursing homes near Hesston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schowalter Villa	Hesston, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	105	(620) 327-0400
Pine Village	Moundridge, KS	6.0 mi	3 of 5	74	(620) 345-2901
Bethel Health Care Center	North Newton, KS	6.1 mi	5 of 5	65	(316) 284-2900
Moundridge Manor	Moundridge, KS	6.8 mi	5 of 5	78	(620) 345-6364

Straight-line miles from the center of Hesston. 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 Hesston

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 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston 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 Hesston: common questions

Which hospices serve Hesston?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Hesston ZIP codes, including Community Care Hospice LLC, Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hesston?

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 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston 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 Hesston. 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 Hesston, KS