Respite Care in Lake St. Louis, MO
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Respite Care in Lake St. Louis, MO: the local picture
Most older adults in Lake St. Louis live with someone: 83% 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 1,043 Lake St. Louis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (31% in St. Charles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Lake St. Louis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Lake St. Louis compared with St. Charles County and Missouri
| Census figure | Lake St. Louis | St. Charles County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 31% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 17% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.2% | 6.3% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,422 | $67,902 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake St. Louis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon, MO | 3.5 mi | 13,569 | 30% |
| Dardenne Prairie, MO | 4.6 mi | 1,954 | 23% |
| Wentzville, MO | 5.2 mi | 6,519 | 35% |
| St. Paul, MO | 5.3 mi | 418 | 20% |
| Cottleville, MO | 7.2 mi | 901 | 20% |
| Weldon Spring, MO | 8.7 mi | 1,512 | 30% |
Hospices serving Lake St. Louis
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solace Hospice Care, LLC | O'fallon, MO | 3.6 mi | (636) 220-4050 |
| Ssm Health At Home Hospice | Wentzville, MO | 4.0 mi | (636) 695-2050 |
| Community Loving Care Hospice | Wentzville, MO | 4.0 mi | (636) 639-6280 |
| St Croix Hospice | Saint Peters, MO | 8.8 mi | (636) 926-3722 |
| St Luke's Hospice Services | Chesterfield, MO | 16 mi | (314) 205-6707 |
Nursing homes near Lake St. Louis (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages Of Lake St Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | 0.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (636) 614-3510 |
| Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie | Dardenne Prairie, MO | 2.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 38 | (636) 865-0200 |
| Delmar Gardens Of O'fallon | O Fallon, MO | 4.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 198 | (636) 240-6100 |
| Abbey Senior Health | O Fallon, MO | 5.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 55 | (636) 240-5754 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake St. Louis. 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 Lake St. Louis
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 21% of the $6,702 monthly median income of Lake St. Louis 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.
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 Lake St. Louis: common questions
Which hospices serve Lake St. Louis?
Medicare lists 29 hospices for Lake St. Louis ZIP codes, including Solace Hospice Care, LLC, Ssm Health At Home Hospice, Community Loving Care Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Lake St. Louis?
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 21% of the $6,702 monthly median income of Lake St. Louis 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 Lake St. Louis. 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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- Respite Care in Cottleville, MO
- Respite Care in Weldon Spring, MO
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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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