Respite Care in McPherson, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McPherson, KS: the local picture

2,315

residents 65 or older (17% of McPherson)

68%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in McPherson County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve McPherson ZIP codes

Most older adults in McPherson live with someone: 68% 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 576 McPherson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (32% in McPherson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving McPherson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

McPherson compared with McPherson County and Kansas

Census figure	McPherson	McPherson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	3.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	2.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,836	$58,728	—

Older residents in towns around McPherson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lindsborg, KS	14 mi	775	28%
Hesston, KS	20 mi	1,030	42%
Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	6,963	34%
Hillsboro, KS	25 mi	471	35%
Halstead, KS	27 mi	554	40%
South Hutchinson, KS	28 mi	784	62%

Hospices serving McPherson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	0.5 mi	(620) 654-6960
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	22 mi	(620) 665-2473
Enhabit Hospice	Wichita, KS	49 mi	(316) 315-6425
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	49 mi	(316) 559-2049
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	49 mi	(316) 688-5511

Nursing homes near McPherson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Cedars	Mcpherson, KS	0.9 mi	3 of 5	54	(620) 241-0919
Mcpherson Operator, LLC	Mcpherson, KS	1.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 241-5360
Pleasant View Home	Inman, KS	11 mi	3 of 5	122	(620) 585-6411
Moundridge Manor	Moundridge, KS	14 mi	5 of 5	78	(620) 345-6364

Straight-line miles from the center of McPherson. 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 McPherson

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 27% of the $4,903 monthly median income of McPherson 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 McPherson: common questions

Which hospices serve McPherson?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for McPherson ZIP codes, including Community Care Hospice LLC, Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in McPherson?

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 27% of the $4,903 monthly median income of McPherson 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 McPherson. 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.

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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 McPherson, KS