Respite Care in Malden, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Malden, MO: the local picture

753

residents 65 or older (20% of Malden)

62%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Dunklin County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Malden ZIP codes

Most older adults in Malden live with someone: 62% 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 358 Malden residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (48% in Dunklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Malden compared with Dunklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Malden	Dunklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	48%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	14%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	8.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,020	$37,659	—

Older residents in towns around Malden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dexter, MO	13 mi	1,646	55%
Piggott, AR	19 mi	664	48%
Portageville, MO	20 mi	387	49%
New Madrid, MO	25 mi	560	43%
Kennett, MO	25 mi	2,130	43%
Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	3,268	51%

Hospices serving Malden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	13 mi	(573) 614-4000
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	25 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	25 mi	(573) 888-5892
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	(573) 840-5029
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	31 mi	(573) 472-6163

Nursing homes near Malden (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire Senior Living Malden	Malden, MO	2.3 mi	3 of 5	58	(573) 276-5115
Winchester Nursing Center, Inc	Bernie, MO	4.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(573) 293-6702
Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living	Campbell, MO	9.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 246-2155
Gideon Care Center	Gideon, MO	11 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 448-3505

Straight-line miles from the center of Malden. 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 Malden

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 46% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Malden 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 Malden: common questions

Which hospices serve Malden?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Malden ZIP codes, including Elara Caring, Legacy Hospice, LLC, Vna Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Malden?

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 46% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Malden 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 Malden. 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 Malden

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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 Malden, MO