Respite Care in Louisiana, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Louisiana, MO: the local picture

669

residents 65 or older (21% of Louisiana)

59%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pike County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Louisiana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Louisiana live with someone: 59% 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 253 Louisiana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Pike County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Louisiana ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Louisiana compared with Pike County and Missouri

Census figure	Louisiana	Pike County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	14%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,694	$41,649	—

Older residents in towns around Louisiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bowling Green, MO	10 mi	636	46%
Pittsfield, IL	17 mi	1,079	47%
Vandalia, MO	25 mi	467	35%
Hannibal, MO	26 mi	3,298	39%
Troy, MO	33 mi	2,050	50%
Palmyra, MO	35 mi	701	31%

Hospices serving Louisiana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice	Bowling Green, MO	10 mi	(573) 324-2111
Community Loving Care Hospice	Wentzville, MO	46 mi	(636) 639-6280
Gentiva	Saint Louis, MO	63 mi	(314) 275-6100
Heartland Hospice (St Louis)	Saint Louis, MO	63 mi	(314) 453-0990

Nursing homes near Louisiana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avenir At Maple Grove	Louisiana, MO	0.2 mi	1 of 5	90	(573) 754-5456
Country View Nursing	Bowling Green, MO	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(573) 324-2216
Pittsfield Manor	Pittsfield, IL	17 mi	1 of 5	89	(217) 285-5200
Barry Healthcare & Sr Living	Barry, IL	17 mi	1 of 5	76	(217) 335-2326

Straight-line miles from the center of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana

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 45% of the $3,058 monthly median income of Louisiana 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 Louisiana: common questions

Which hospices serve Louisiana?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Louisiana ZIP codes, including Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice, Community Loving Care Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Louisiana?

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 45% of the $3,058 monthly median income of Louisiana 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 Louisiana. 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.

More near Louisiana

More senior care near Louisiana

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Louisiana

More for Louisiana families

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 Louisiana, MO