Respite Care in Neodesha, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Neodesha, KS: the local picture

410

residents 65 or older (16% of Neodesha)

55%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Wilson County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Neodesha ZIP codes

Most older adults in Neodesha live with someone: 55% 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 161 Neodesha residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (39% in Wilson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Neodesha ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Neodesha compared with Wilson County and Kansas

Census figure	Neodesha	Wilson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	16%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.6%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,458	$40,417	—

Older residents in towns around Neodesha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Independence, KS	13 mi	1,589	43%
Chanute, KS	21 mi	1,569	36%
Parsons, KS	24 mi	1,942	50%
Coffeyville, KS	27 mi	1,498	53%
Iola, KS	38 mi	985	29%
Dewey, OK	46 mi	704	53%

Hospices serving Neodesha

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Town Hospice	Independence, KS	14 mi	(620) 332-3215
Gentiva	Parsons, KS	24 mi	(620) 421-6161
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	92 mi	(316) 265-9441

Nursing homes near Neodesha (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Neodesha Care And Rehab	Neodesha, KS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 325-3088
Medicalodges Independence	Independence, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	45	(620) 331-8789
Advena Living Of Cherryvale	Cherryvale, KS	13 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 336-2102
Montgomery Place Nursing Center	Independence, KS	14 mi	4 of 5	43	(620) 331-2577

Straight-line miles from the center of Neodesha. 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 Neodesha

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 43% of the $3,038 monthly median income of Neodesha 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 Neodesha: common questions

Which hospices serve Neodesha?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Neodesha ZIP codes, including Home Town Hospice, Gentiva, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Neodesha?

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 43% of the $3,038 monthly median income of Neodesha 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 Neodesha. 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.

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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 Neodesha, KS