Respite Care in Maryland Heights, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Maryland Heights, MO: the local picture

3,659

residents 65 or older (13% of Maryland Heights)

61%

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

27%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Maryland Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Maryland Heights live with someone: 61% 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 896 Maryland Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Maryland Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Maryland Heights compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Maryland Heights	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,417	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Maryland Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Creve Coeur, MO	4.1 mi	4,706	23%
St. Ann, MO	4.6 mi	2,099	46%
Bridgeton, MO	4.9 mi	2,445	35%
Breckenridge Hills, MO	5.6 mi	507	30%
Overland, MO	5.8 mi	2,038	30%
Olivette, MO	5.9 mi	1,657	11%

Hospices serving Maryland Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	1.1 mi	(636) 573-0037
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	1.1 mi	(314) 682-3400
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	1.1 mi	(636) 527-6675
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	4.3 mi	(314) 872-5050
Heartland Hospice (St Louis)	Saint Louis, MO	4.3 mi	(314) 453-0990

Nursing homes near Maryland Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Crossing Rehab And Healthcare Center	Saint Louis, MO	2.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(314) 991-4066
Stonebridge Maryland Heights	Maryland Heights, MO	2.2 mi	2 of 5	223	(314) 291-4557
Parkwood Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Maryland Heights, MO	2.5 mi	1 of 5	130	(314) 291-5911
Creve Coeur Manor	Saint Louis, MO	2.5 mi	1 of 5	149	(314) 434-8361

Straight-line miles from the center of Maryland Heights. 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 Maryland Heights

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 27% of the $5,035 monthly median income of Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Maryland Heights?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Maryland Heights ZIP codes, including Phoenix Home Care And Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest, Caris Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Maryland Heights?

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 27% of the $5,035 monthly median income of Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights. 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.

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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 Maryland Heights, MO