Respite Care in Moberly, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moberly, MO: the local picture

2,295

residents 65 or older (17% of Moberly)

53%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Randolph County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moberly ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moberly live with someone: 53% 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 841 Moberly residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (40% in Randolph County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Moberly ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Moberly compared with Randolph County and Missouri

Census figure	Moberly	Randolph County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	6.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,055	$36,063	—

Older residents in towns around Moberly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Centralia, MO	22 mi	986	51%
Macon, MO	22 mi	1,282	39%
Fayette, MO	23 mi	352	26%
Columbia, MO	33 mi	14,883	30%
Mexico, MO	35 mi	2,173	45%
Boonville, MO	36 mi	1,531	35%

Hospices serving Moberly

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Moberly, MO	0.1 mi	(660) 675-4216
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central)	Columbia, MO	30 mi	(573) 499-4540
Acg Hospice	Columbia, MO	34 mi	(573) 542-0920
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	34 mi	(573) 443-8360
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	62 mi	(573) 635-3900

Nursing homes near Moberly (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley View Health & Rehabilitation	Moberly, MO	1.2 mi	3 of 5	96	(660) 263-6887
Aspire Senior Living Moberly	Moberly, MO	1.7 mi	1 of 5	101	(660) 263-9060
North Village Park	Moberly, MO	1.8 mi	1 of 5	183	(660) 269-7300
Chariton Park Health Care Center	Salisbury, MO	20 mi	1 of 5	120	(660) 388-6486

Straight-line miles from the center of Moberly. 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 Moberly

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 52% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Moberly 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 Moberly: common questions

Which hospices serve Moberly?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Moberly ZIP codes, including St. Croix Hospice, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central), Acg Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Moberly?

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 52% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Moberly 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 Moberly. 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 Moberly, MO