Respite Care in Marysville, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Marysville, KS: the local picture

674

residents 65 or older (20% of Marysville)

58%

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

51%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marysville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Marysville 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 325 Marysville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (34% in Marshall County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Marysville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Marysville compared with Marshall County and Kansas

Census figure	Marysville	Marshall County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	14%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,448	$43,223	—

Older residents in towns around Marysville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beatrice, NE	30 mi	2,622	36%
Fairbury, NE	35 mi	989	42%
Clay Center, KS	41 mi	989	35%
Manhattan, KS	45 mi	5,364	26%
Wamego, KS	47 mi	601	19%
Fort Riley, KS	52 mi	0	—

Hospices serving Marysville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Meadowlark Hospice	Clay Center, KS	41 mi	(785) 632-2225
St Croix Hospice	Topeka, KS	74 mi	(785) 256-9632

Nursing homes near Marysville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cambridge Place	Marysville, KS	0.5 mi	2 of 5	91	(785) 562-5321
Frankfort Community Care Home	Frankfort, KS	15 mi	1 of 5	40	(785) 292-4442

Straight-line miles from the center of Marysville. 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 Marysville

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 42% of the $3,121 monthly median income of Marysville 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 Marysville: common questions

Which hospices serve Marysville?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Marysville ZIP codes, including Meadowlark Hospice, St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Marysville?

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 42% of the $3,121 monthly median income of Marysville 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 Marysville. 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 Marysville

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More for Marysville families

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 Marysville, KS