Respite Care in Mission, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mission, KS: the local picture

1,917

residents 65 or older (19% of Mission)

73%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mission ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mission live with someone: 73% 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 533 Mission residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (24% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Mission ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mission compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Mission	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	5.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,430	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Mission

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roeland Park, KS	1.2 mi	1,080	20%
Fairway, KS	1.5 mi	510	24%
Merriam, KS	2.1 mi	2,070	23%
Mission Hills, KS	2.3 mi	856	17%
Prairie Village, KS	3.0 mi	5,101	24%
Shawnee, KS	8.0 mi	10,385	22%

Hospices serving Mission

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Vna	Overland Park, KS	0.1 mi	(913) 888-4596
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Overland Park, KS	0.1 mi	(913) 384-2273
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	3.5 mi	(913) 730-8080
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC	Shawnee, KS	3.5 mi	(785) 202-8900
Saint Luke's Hospice	Kansas City, MO	4.0 mi	(816) 756-1160

Nursing homes near Mission (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspen Health And Wellness	Overland Park, KS	2.3 mi	1 of 5	102	(913) 367-1906
The Village At Mission	Prairie Village, KS	2.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(913) 262-1611
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Merriam, KS	2.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(913) 384-0800
Sharon Lane Health And Rehabilitation	Shawnee, KS	2.6 mi	5 of 5	78	(913) 631-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Mission. 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 Mission

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 21% of the $6,286 monthly median income of Mission 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 Mission: common questions

Which hospices serve Mission?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Mission ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of Vna, Phoenix Home Care And Hospice, Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Mission?

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 21% of the $6,286 monthly median income of Mission 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 Mission. 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 Mission

More senior care near Mission

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mission

More for Mission 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 Mission, KS