Respite Care in Hoisington, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hoisington, KS: the local picture

503

residents 65 or older (19% of Hoisington)

56%

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

37%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hoisington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hoisington live with someone: 56% 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 186 Hoisington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Barton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Hoisington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hoisington compared with Barton County and Kansas

Census figure	Hoisington	Barton County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,194	$49,172	—

Older residents in towns around Hoisington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Great Bend, KS	11 mi	2,705	38%
Russell, KS	26 mi	1,030	37%
Larned, KS	29 mi	899	45%
Ellsworth, KS	33 mi	537	34%
Lyons, KS	33 mi	565	41%
Hays, KS	39 mi	3,332	30%

Hospices serving Hoisington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Golden Belt Hospice	Great Bend, KS	8.6 mi	(620) 792-8171
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	99 mi	(316) 559-2049
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	101 mi	(316) 616-2277
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	103 mi	(316) 265-4295

Nursing homes near Hoisington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azria Health Great Bend	Great Bend, KS	10 mi	2 of 5	85	(620) 792-2448
Medicalodges Great Bend	Great Bend, KS	11 mi	2 of 5	51	(620) 792-2165

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoisington. 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 Hoisington

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 41% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Hoisington 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Hoisington: common questions

Which hospices serve Hoisington?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Hoisington ZIP codes, including Golden Belt Hospice, Gentiva, Good Shepherd Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hoisington?

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 41% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Hoisington 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 Hoisington. 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.

More near Hoisington

More senior care near Hoisington

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 Hoisington, KS