Respite Care in Lathrop, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lathrop, MO: the local picture

338

residents 65 or older (13% of Lathrop)

64%

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

59%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lathrop ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lathrop live with someone: 64% 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 201 Lathrop residents aged 65 or older report a disability (59%) (35% in Clinton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Lathrop ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lathrop compared with Clinton County and Missouri

Census figure	Lathrop	Clinton County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,125	$56,432	—

Older residents in towns around Lathrop

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lawson, MO	10 mi	440	23%
Cameron, MO	13 mi	1,420	29%
Kearney, MO	14 mi	1,967	33%
Excelsior Springs, MO	16 mi	1,641	38%
Smithville, MO	18 mi	1,646	32%
Liberty, MO	23 mi	4,881	36%

Hospices serving Lathrop

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP	Plattsburg, MO	6.1 mi	(816) 601-1512
Comfort Care Hospice	Cameron, MO	12 mi	(816) 632-4411
Faith Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Gladstone, MO	27 mi	(913) 296-7636
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	29 mi	(816) 431-2333
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America, Inc.	Independence, MO	32 mi	(816) 822-2292

Nursing homes near Lathrop (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nick's Health Care Center	Plattsburg, MO	6.1 mi	1 of 5	70	(816) 539-2376
Oakridge Of Plattsburg	Plattsburg, MO	6.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(816) 539-2128
Lawson Manor & Rehab	Lawson, MO	10 mi	1 of 5	60	(816) 580-3269
Cameron Nursing Center	Cameron, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(816) 632-7254

Straight-line miles from the center of Lathrop. 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 Lathrop

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 51% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Lathrop 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 Lathrop: common questions

Which hospices serve Lathrop?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Lathrop ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP, Comfort Care Hospice, Faith Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lathrop?

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 51% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Lathrop 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 Lathrop. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lathrop, MO