Respite Care in Mountain Grove, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mountain Grove, MO: the local picture

1,069

residents 65 or older (24% of Mountain Grove)

68%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wright County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mountain Grove ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mountain Grove 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 530 Mountain Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (38% in Wright County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Mountain Grove ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mountain Grove compared with Wright County and Missouri

Census figure	Mountain Grove	Wright County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	16%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	7.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,422	$43,897	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ava, MO	25 mi	621	61%
Mountain View, MO	33 mi	741	32%
Licking, MO	34 mi	400	37%
West Plains, MO	35 mi	2,383	39%
Marshfield, MO	38 mi	1,492	34%
Lebanon, MO	43 mi	2,587	56%

Hospices serving Mountain Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Rivers Hospice South	Mountain Grove, MO	2.2 mi	(417) 926-3373
Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri	Mountain Grove, MO	2.2 mi	(417) 926-4146
Everhome Hospice, LLC	Mansfield, MO	18 mi	(573) 250-2379
Hospice Of Care	Houston, MO	22 mi	(417) 967-1279
Ozarks Healthcare At Home, Hospice	West Plains, MO	36 mi	(417) 256-3133

Nursing homes near Mountain Grove (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Oaks Caring Center	Mountain Grove, MO	0.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(417) 926-5128
Kabul Nursing Homes Inc	Cabool, MO	9.3 mi	5 of 5	99	(417) 962-3713
Rocky Ridge Manor	Mansfield, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	65	(417) 924-8116
Hartville Care Center	Hartville, MO	16 mi	3 of 5	58	(417) 741-6192

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Grove. 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 Mountain Grove

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 44% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove: common questions

Which hospices serve Mountain Grove?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Mountain Grove ZIP codes, including Three Rivers Hospice South, Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri, Everhome Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Mountain Grove?

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 44% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove. 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 Mountain Grove, MO