Respite Care in Kirksville, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kirksville, MO: the local picture

2,261

residents 65 or older (13% of Kirksville)

61%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Adair County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kirksville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kirksville live with someone: 61% 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 772 Kirksville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (35% in Adair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kirksville compared with Adair County and Missouri

Census figure	Kirksville	Adair County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	7.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,900	$63,061	—

Older residents in towns around Kirksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Macon, MO	32 mi	1,282	39%
Bloomfield, IA	39 mi	514	48%
Brookfield, MO	39 mi	998	34%
Centerville, IA	40 mi	1,205	38%
Moberly, MO	54 mi	2,295	43%
Trenton, MO	55 mi	1,337	34%

Hospices serving Kirksville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri	Kirksville, MO	0.8 mi	(660) 627-9711
St. Croix Hospice	Moberly, MO	54 mi	(660) 675-4216
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	88 mi	(573) 443-8360
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	131 mi	(816) 431-2333

Nursing homes near Kirksville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kirksville Manor Care Center	Kirksville, MO	1.4 mi	1 of 5	119	(660) 665-3774
Twin Pines Adult Care Center	Kirksville, MO	1.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(660) 665-2887
La Plata Nursing Home	La Plata, MO	13 mi	3 of 5	52	(660) 332-4315
Schuyler County Nursing Home District	Queen City, MO	19 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 766-2291

Straight-line miles from the center of Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Kirksville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Kirksville: common questions

Which hospices serve Kirksville?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Kirksville ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Northeast Missouri, St. Croix Hospice, Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri.

How much does respite care cost in Kirksville?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Kirksville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Kirksville. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver covers Missouri.

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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 Kirksville, MO