Respite Care in Manhattan, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Manhattan, KS: the local picture

5,364

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Manhattan)

67%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Riley County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Manhattan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Manhattan 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 1,301 Manhattan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (25% in Riley County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Manhattan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Manhattan compared with Riley County and Kansas

Census figure	Manhattan	Riley County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	10%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	6.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	4.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,000	$65,417	—

Older residents in towns around Manhattan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Riley, KS	12 mi	0	—
Wamego, KS	16 mi	601	19%
Junction City, KS	17 mi	2,164	41%
St. Marys, KS	29 mi	342	29%
Clay Center, KS	31 mi	989	35%
Abilene, KS	38 mi	1,520	31%

Hospices serving Manhattan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accord Hospice Of Manhattan LLC	Manhattan, KS	4.2 mi	(785) 376-0946
Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc	Manhattan, KS	4.2 mi	(785) 537-0688
Meadowlark Hospice	Clay Center, KS	31 mi	(785) 632-2225
St Croix Hospice	Topeka, KS	48 mi	(785) 256-9632
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	48 mi	(785) 228-0400

Nursing homes near Manhattan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc	Manhattan, KS	1.7 mi	3 of 5	93	(785) 539-7671
Stoneybrook Retirement Community	Manhattan, KS	1.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(785) 776-0065
Meadowlark Hills	Manhattan, KS	2.1 mi	5 of 5	134	(785) 537-4610
Good Samaritan - Wamego	Wamego, KS	15 mi	4 of 5	45	(785) 456-9482

Straight-line miles from the center of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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 Manhattan: common questions

Which hospices serve Manhattan?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Manhattan ZIP codes, including Accord Hospice Of Manhattan LLC, Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc, Meadowlark Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Manhattan?

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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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 Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

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Other care in Manhattan

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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 Manhattan, KS