Respite Care in Lansing, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lansing, KS: the local picture

1,765

residents 65 or older (16% of Lansing)

79%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Leavenworth County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lansing ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lansing live with someone: 79% 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 423 Lansing residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (32% in Leavenworth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Lansing ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lansing compared with Leavenworth County and Kansas

Census figure	Lansing	Leavenworth County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,083	$65,833	—

Older residents in towns around Lansing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leavenworth, KS	5.7 mi	4,880	35%
Basehor, KS	7.6 mi	1,315	38%
Parkville, MO	11 mi	1,088	9.8%
Platte City, MO	11 mi	824	26%
Bonner Springs, KS	12 mi	1,098	31%
Kansas City, KS	12 mi	20,465	37%

Hospices serving Lansing

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC	Leavenworth, KS	4.5 mi	(913) 758-9034
Novus Lifecare	Kansas City, KS	15 mi	(959) 424-2990
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	17 mi	(913) 730-8080
Hospice Care Of Vna	Overland Park, KS	20 mi	(913) 888-4596
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Overland Park, KS	20 mi	(913) 384-2273

Nursing homes near Lansing (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lansing Care And Rehab	Lansing, KS	1.1 mi	3 of 5	58	(913) 727-1284
Twin Oaks Health And Rehab	Lansing, KS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	70	(913) 534-8336
Medicalodges Leavenworth	Leavenworth, KS	4.7 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 772-1844
The Healthcare Resort Of Kansas City	Kansas City, KS	9.9 mi	2 of 5	70	(913) 788-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Lansing. 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 Lansing

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 15% of the $8,757 monthly median income of Lansing 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 Lansing: common questions

Which hospices serve Lansing?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Lansing ZIP codes, including Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC, Novus Lifecare, Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Lansing?

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 15% of the $8,757 monthly median income of Lansing 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 Lansing. 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.

Respite Care in Lansing, KS