Respite Care in Lyons, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lyons, KS: the local picture

565

residents 65 or older (16% of Lyons)

63%

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

41%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lyons ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lyons live with someone: 63% 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 214 Lyons residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (35% in Rice County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Lyons ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lyons compared with Rice County and Kansas

Census figure	Lyons	Rice County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,202	$42,593	—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	6,963	34%
South Hutchinson, KS	26 mi	784	62%
Ellsworth, KS	27 mi	537	34%
McPherson, KS	29 mi	2,315	27%
Great Bend, KS	32 mi	2,705	38%
Lindsborg, KS	33 mi	775	28%

Hospices serving Lyons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	23 mi	(620) 665-2473
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	29 mi	(620) 654-6960
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	67 mi	(316) 688-5511
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	67 mi	(316) 559-2049
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita, KS	69 mi	(316) 854-0859

Nursing homes near Lyons (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Village	Sterling, KS	9.1 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 278-3651
Sandstone Heights	Little River, KS	11 mi	1 of 5	36	(620) 897-6266
Wesley Towers Inc	Hutchinson, KS	23 mi	5 of 5	52	(620) 663-9175
Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village	Hutchinson, KS	24 mi	4 of 5	65	(620) 663-1189

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 38% of the $3,434 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

Which hospices serve Lyons?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Lyons ZIP codes, including Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County, Community Care Hospice LLC, Phoenix Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lyons?

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 38% of the $3,434 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons. 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 Lyons

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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 Lyons, KS