Respite Care in Kansas City, KS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kansas City, KS: the local picture

20,465

residents 65 or older (13% of Kansas City)

67%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability

45

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kansas City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kansas City live with someone: 67% 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 7,407 Kansas City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 45 hospices serving Kansas City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kansas City compared with Kansas

Census figure	Kansas City	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,044	—

Older residents in towns around Kansas City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edwardsville, KS	5.1 mi	756	27%
Parkville, MO	6.7 mi	1,088	9.8%
Riverside, MO	6.8 mi	502	23%
Merriam, KS	7.7 mi	2,070	23%
Bonner Springs, KS	7.7 mi	1,098	31%
Shawnee, KS	8.0 mi	10,385	22%

Hospices serving Kansas City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Novus Lifecare	Kansas City, KS	3.9 mi	(959) 424-2990
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	5.7 mi	(913) 730-8080
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC	Shawnee, KS	5.7 mi	(785) 202-8900
Hospice Care Of Vna	Overland Park, KS	8.0 mi	(913) 888-4596
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Overland Park, KS	8.0 mi	(913) 384-2273

Nursing homes near Kansas City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Kansas City, KS	0.9 mi	1 of 5	56	(913) 334-0200
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation	Kansas City, KS	1.1 mi	3 of 5	131	(913) 334-3666
Life Care Center Of Kansas City	Kansas City, KS	1.9 mi	3 of 5	82	(913) 299-1770
Providence Place	Kansas City, KS	2.3 mi	4 of 5	45	(913) 596-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Kansas City. 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 Kansas 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 31% of the $4,170 monthly median income of Kansas 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.

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 Kansas City: common questions

Which hospices serve Kansas City?

Medicare lists 45 hospices for Kansas City ZIP codes, including Novus Lifecare, Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care, Prairie Wind Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Kansas 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 31% of the $4,170 monthly median income of Kansas 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 Kansas 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.

More near Kansas City

More senior care near Kansas City

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Kansas City

More for Kansas City families

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 Kansas City, KS