Respite Care in Mehlville, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mehlville, MO: the local picture

6,316

residents 65 or older (21% of Mehlville)

61%

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

34%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mehlville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mehlville 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 2,113 Mehlville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Mehlville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mehlville compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Mehlville	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,607	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Mehlville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Green Park, MO	1.9 mi	595	32%
Concord, MO	2.1 mi	4,406	29%
Lemay, MO	2.7 mi	2,439	43%
Affton, MO	3.4 mi	3,716	30%
Sappington, MO	3.6 mi	1,805	26%
Oakville, MO	3.6 mi	7,845	25%

Hospices serving Mehlville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri	Saint Louis, MO	5.5 mi	(314) 909-6200
Fv Hospice	St Louis, MO	5.5 mi	(314) 270-7600
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	7.6 mi	(314) 645-8648
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	8.2 mi	(314) 446-2539
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	8.3 mi	(636) 343-3839

Nursing homes near Mehlville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nazareth Living Center	Saint Louis, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	121	(314) 487-3950
Bluebird Wellness And Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	1.9 mi	1 of 5	188	(314) 845-0900
Sherbrooke Village	Saint Louis, MO	2.3 mi	2 of 5	149	(314) 544-1111
Bethesda Southgate	Saint Louis, MO	2.9 mi	5 of 5	130	(314) 846-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mehlville. 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 Mehlville

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 33% of the $4,217 monthly median income of Mehlville 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 Mehlville: common questions

Which hospices serve Mehlville?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Mehlville ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri, Fv Hospice, Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Mehlville?

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 33% of the $4,217 monthly median income of Mehlville 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 Mehlville. 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 Mehlville, MO