Respite Care in Kingman, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingman, KS: the local picture

606

residents 65 or older (20% of Kingman)

58%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Kingman County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingman live with someone: 58% 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 258 Kingman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (40% in Kingman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Kingman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kingman compared with Kingman County and Kansas

Census figure	Kingman	Kingman County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,073	$46,591	—

Older residents in towns around Kingman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cheney, KS	18 mi	410	34%
South Hutchinson, KS	28 mi	784	62%
Goddard, KS	31 mi	694	34%
Hutchinson, KS	31 mi	6,963	34%
Clearwater, KS	35 mi	342	39%
Pratt, KS	36 mi	1,278	42%

Hospices serving Kingman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	35 mi	(620) 665-2473
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	43 mi	(316) 260-9690
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	43 mi	(316) 221-3786
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	43 mi	(316) 265-9441
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	48 mi	(316) 559-2049

Nursing homes near Kingman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Wheatlands Health Care Center	Kingman, KS	0.5 mi	4 of 5	54	(620) 532-5801
Prairie Sunset Home Inc	Pretty Prairie, KS	11 mi	5 of 5	43	(620) 459-6822
Hilltop Manor Nursing Center	Cunningham, KS	17 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 298-2781
Cheney Golden Age Home	Cheney, KS	18 mi	3 of 5	40	(316) 540-3691

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingman. 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 Kingman

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 36% of the $3,589 monthly median income of Kingman 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 Kingman: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingman?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Kingman ZIP codes, including Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County, Rivercross Hospice LLC, Compassus Wichita.

How much does respite care cost in Kingman?

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 36% of the $3,589 monthly median income of Kingman 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 Kingman. 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 Kingman

More senior care near Kingman

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Other care in Kingman

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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 Kingman, KS