Respite Care in Maize, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Maize, KS: the local picture

774

residents 65 or older (11% of Maize)

58%

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

53%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Maize ZIP codes

Most older adults in Maize live with someone: 58% 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 410 Maize residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (34% in Sedgwick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Maize ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Maize compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Maize	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,094	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Maize

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Valley Center, KS	6.4 mi	1,469	39%
Park City, KS	7.7 mi	860	36%
Wichita, KS	8.5 mi	62,611	35%
Goddard, KS	9.4 mi	694	34%
Kechi, KS	11 mi	489	24%
Bel Aire, KS	12 mi	1,417	32%

Hospices serving Maize

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Infinity Hospice Care LLC	Wichita, KS	5.2 mi	(316) 260-1901
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	8.9 mi	(316) 260-9690
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	8.9 mi	(316) 265-9441
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	8.9 mi	(316) 221-3786
Enhabit Hospice	Wichita, KS	12 mi	(316) 315-6425

Nursing homes near Maize (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azria Health Wichita	Wichita, KS	2.1 mi	3 of 5	70	(316) 977-7015
Via Christi Village Ridge	Wichita, KS	2.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(316) 462-7502
Wichita Presbyterian Manor	Wichita, KS	5.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(316) 942-7456
Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Wichita, KS	5.8 mi	4 of 5	104	(316) 945-3606

Straight-line miles from the center of Maize. 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 Maize

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 27% of the $4,758 monthly median income of Maize 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 Maize: common questions

Which hospices serve Maize?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Maize ZIP codes, including Infinity Hospice Care LLC, Rivercross Hospice LLC, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Maize?

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 27% of the $4,758 monthly median income of Maize 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 Maize. 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 Maize

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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 Maize, KS