Respite Care in Junction City, KS
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Respite Care in Junction City, KS: the local picture
Most older adults in Junction City live with someone: 64% 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 864 Junction City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (36% in Geary County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Junction City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Junction City compared with Geary County and Kansas
| Census figure | Junction City | Geary County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 36% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.7% | 8.7% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 14% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,909 | $58,481 | — |
Older residents in towns around Junction City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley, KS | 5.9 mi | 0 | — |
| Manhattan, KS | 17 mi | 5,364 | 26% |
| Abilene, KS | 21 mi | 1,520 | 31% |
| Clay Center, KS | 29 mi | 989 | 35% |
| Wamego, KS | 32 mi | 601 | 19% |
| Salina, KS | 44 mi | 8,567 | 35% |
Hospices serving Junction City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hospice Of Manhattan LLC | Manhattan, KS | 19 mi | (785) 376-0946 |
| Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc | Manhattan, KS | 19 mi | (785) 537-0688 |
| Hospice Of Dickinson County | Abilene, KS | 20 mi | (785) 263-6630 |
| St Croix Hospice | Topeka, KS | 59 mi | (785) 256-9632 |
| Elara Caring | Topeka, KS | 60 mi | (785) 228-0400 |
Nursing homes near Junction City (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallgrass Healthcare Campus | Junction City, KS | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (785) 762-2162 |
| Chapman Valley Manor | Chapman, KS | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 30 | (785) 922-6525 |
| Wakefield Care And Rehab | Wakefield, KS | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 45 | (785) 461-5417 |
| Enterprise Estates Nuring Center | Enterprise, KS | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | 40 | (785) 263-8278 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Junction City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Junction City
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 26% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Junction City 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.
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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Respite Care in Junction City: common questions
Which hospices serve Junction City?
Medicare lists 9 hospices for Junction City ZIP codes, including Accord Hospice Of Manhattan LLC, Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc, Hospice Of Dickinson County.
How much does respite care cost in Junction City?
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 26% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Junction City 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 Junction City. 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.
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