Respite Care in Mount Vernon, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mount Vernon, MO: the local picture

889

residents 65 or older (19% of Mount Vernon)

73%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lawrence County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mount Vernon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mount Vernon 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 226 Mount Vernon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Lawrence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Mount Vernon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mount Vernon compared with Lawrence County and Missouri

Census figure	Mount Vernon	Lawrence County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,114	$44,713	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aurora, MO	11 mi	1,386	39%
Marionville, MO	12 mi	440	40%
Monett, MO	14 mi	1,761	33%
Clever, MO	20 mi	235	44%
Republic, MO	23 mi	3,124	41%
Battlefield, MO	25 mi	1,200	27%

Hospices serving Mount Vernon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	1.2 mi	(417) 461-0580
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	28 mi	(417) 882-0453
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	28 mi	(417) 883-7500
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC	Springfield, MO	28 mi	(417) 881-9111
Terrace Hospice	Springfield, MO	29 mi	(417) 244-0000

Nursing homes near Mount Vernon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lawrence County Manor	Mount Vernon, MO	0.8 mi	1 of 5	90	(417) 466-2183
MT Vernon Nursing	Mount Vernon, MO	1.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(417) 466-2260
Ascend At Aurora	Aurora, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	125	(417) 678-2165
Ozarks Methodist Manor, The	Marionville, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	78	(417) 258-2573

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon

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 38% of the $3,593 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon: common questions

Which hospices serve Mount Vernon?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Mount Vernon ZIP codes, including Three Rivers Hospice West, Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri, Coxhealth At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Mount Vernon?

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 38% of the $3,593 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon, MO