Respite Care in Holton, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Holton, KS: the local picture

667

residents 65 or older (20% of Holton)

48%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jackson County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Holton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Holton live with someone: 48% 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 253 Holton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (33% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Holton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Holton compared with Jackson County and Kansas

Census figure	Holton	Jackson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	4.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.1%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,778	$57,370	—

Older residents in towns around Holton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Marys, KS	26 mi	342	29%
Hiawatha, KS	28 mi	605	30%
Topeka, KS	30 mi	23,158	35%
Atchison, KS	32 mi	1,522	43%
Wamego, KS	36 mi	601	19%
Falls City, NE	42 mi	926	41%

Hospices serving Holton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holton Community Hosp Home Health & Hospice Agency	Holton, KS	2.1 mi	(785) 364-9617
Midland Care Hospice	Topeka, KS	29 mi	(785) 232-2044
Gentiva	Topeka, KS	29 mi	(785) 246-6520
Interim Health Care Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	30 mi	(785) 272-1616
St Croix Hospice	Topeka, KS	31 mi	(785) 256-9632

Nursing homes near Holton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holton Health Care Center	Holton, KS	0.9 mi	1 of 5	45	(785) 328-4636
Valley Health Care Center	Valley Falls, KS	17 mi	4 of 5	40	(785) 945-3832
Nortonville Health Care Center	Nortonville, KS	22 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 886-6400
Onaga Operator, LLC	Onaga, KS	24 mi	4 of 5	45	(785) 889-4227

Straight-line miles from the center of Holton. 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 Holton

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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 Holton: common questions

Which hospices serve Holton?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Holton ZIP codes, including Holton Community Hosp Home Health & Hospice Agency, Midland Care Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Holton?

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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 Holton. 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 Holton, KS