Respite Care in Lindsborg, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lindsborg, KS: the local picture

775

residents 65 or older (20% of Lindsborg)

64%

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

28%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lindsborg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lindsborg 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 187 Lindsborg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in McPherson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Lindsborg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lindsborg compared with McPherson County and Kansas

Census figure	Lindsborg	McPherson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	2.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,875	$58,728	—

Older residents in towns around Lindsborg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
McPherson, KS	14 mi	2,315	27%
Salina, KS	17 mi	8,567	35%
Hillsboro, KS	30 mi	471	35%
Ellsworth, KS	32 mi	537	34%
Lyons, KS	33 mi	565	41%
Hesston, KS	33 mi	1,030	42%

Hospices serving Lindsborg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	14 mi	(620) 654-6960
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	34 mi	(620) 665-2473
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	62 mi	(316) 559-2049
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	65 mi	(316) 616-2277
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	67 mi	(316) 265-4295

Nursing homes near Lindsborg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethany Home Association	Lindsborg, KS	0.4 mi	4 of 5	85	(785) 227-2334
Riverview Estates	Marquette, KS	8.8 mi	1 of 5	36	(785) 546-2211
Mcpherson Operator, LLC	Mcpherson, KS	13 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 241-5360
The Cedars	Mcpherson, KS	14 mi	3 of 5	54	(620) 241-0919

Straight-line miles from the center of Lindsborg. 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 Lindsborg

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 23% of the $5,573 monthly median income of Lindsborg 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 Lindsborg: common questions

Which hospices serve Lindsborg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Lindsborg ZIP codes, including Community Care Hospice LLC, Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Lindsborg?

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 23% of the $5,573 monthly median income of Lindsborg 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 Lindsborg. 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 Lindsborg, KS