Respite Care in Louisburg, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Louisburg, KS: the local picture

1,100

residents 65 or older (22% of Louisburg)

67%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Miami County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Louisburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Louisburg live with someone: 67% 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 265 Louisburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (28% in Miami County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Louisburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Louisburg compared with Miami County and Kansas

Census figure	Louisburg	Miami County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	2.2%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,183	$52,156	—

Older residents in towns around Louisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paola, KS	10 mi	1,363	30%
Spring Hill, KS	12 mi	887	39%
Peculiar, MO	14 mi	831	34%
Belton, MO	16 mi	3,631	40%
Osawatomie, KS	17 mi	553	29%
Raymore, MO	17 mi	4,539	42%

Hospices serving Louisburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice	Overland Park, KS	19 mi	(864) 913-2690
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System	Olathe, KS	20 mi	(913) 324-8515
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	20 mi	(913) 322-3297
Faith Hospice Inc	Overland Park, KS	21 mi	(913) 296-7636
Faith Hospice Care	Overland Park, KS	21 mi	(913) 296-7636

Nursing homes near Louisburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Louisburg Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, KS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(913) 837-2916
Medicalodges Paola	Paola, KS	11 mi	1 of 5	70	(913) 294-3345
North Point Skilled Nursing Center	Paola, KS	11 mi	4 of 5	53	(913) 294-4308
Spring Hill Care And Rehab	Spring Hill, KS	12 mi	2 of 5	45	(913) 592-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Louisburg. 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 Louisburg

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 58% of the $2,265 monthly median income of Louisburg 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 Louisburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Louisburg?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Louisburg ZIP codes, including Acg Hospice, Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Louisburg?

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 58% of the $2,265 monthly median income of Louisburg 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 Louisburg. 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.

More near Louisburg

More senior care near Louisburg

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Other care in Louisburg

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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 Louisburg, KS