Respite Care in Maplewood, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Maplewood, MO: the local picture

817

residents 65 or older (10% of Maplewood)

52%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Maplewood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Maplewood live with someone: 52% 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 246 Maplewood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Maplewood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Maplewood compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Maplewood	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,462	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Maplewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brentwood, MO	1.4 mi	1,301	12%
Richmond Heights, MO	1.4 mi	1,238	23%
Shrewsbury, MO	1.8 mi	1,761	30%
Clayton, MO	2.3 mi	2,418	19%
Rock Hill, MO	2.4 mi	873	21%
Webster Groves, MO	2.4 mi	4,585	27%

Hospices serving Maplewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	1.4 mi	(314) 446-2539
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	1.7 mi	(314) 645-8648
Acg Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	3.7 mi	(314) 252-0892
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	6.8 mi	(314) 962-4673
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	6.8 mi	(314) 729-4400

Nursing homes near Maplewood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lutheran Convalescent Home	Webster Groves, MO	0.8 mi	5 of 5	251	(314) 968-5570
Oak Park Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	1.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 781-3444
Mary, Queen And Mother Center	Shrewsbury, MO	2.4 mi	2 of 5	217	(314) 961-8000
Barnes-Jewish Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	2.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 725-7447

Straight-line miles from the center of Maplewood. 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 Maplewood

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 43% of the $3,205 monthly median income of Maplewood 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 Maplewood: common questions

Which hospices serve Maplewood?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Maplewood ZIP codes, including Evertrue Hospice, Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC, Acg Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Maplewood?

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 43% of the $3,205 monthly median income of Maplewood 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 Maplewood. 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 Maplewood

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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 Maplewood, MO