Respite Care in Nevada, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nevada, MO: the local picture

1,455

residents 65 or older (18% of Nevada)

55%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Vernon County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nevada ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nevada 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 565 Nevada residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (41% in Vernon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Nevada compared with Vernon County and Missouri

Census figure	Nevada	Vernon County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	21%	11%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,066	$46,539	—

Older residents in towns around Nevada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
El Dorado Springs, MO	18 mi	835	41%
Fort Scott, KS	19 mi	1,760	37%
Lamar, MO	25 mi	985	53%
Butler, MO	29 mi	935	50%
Frontenac, KS	33 mi	712	24%
Pittsburg, KS	35 mi	2,600	43%

Hospices serving Nevada

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Citizens Memorial Hospice	Bolivar, MO	54 mi	(417) 326-3585
St. Croix Hospice	Harrisonville, MO	55 mi	(816) 380-3913
Hospice Compassus-Joplin	Joplin, MO	56 mi	(417) 623-8272
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	56 mi	(417) 782-6811
Regional Hospice	Springfield, MO	72 mi	(417) 832-0577

Nursing homes near Nevada (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nathan Richard Health Care Center	Nevada, MO	0.9 mi	1 of 5	68	(417) 667-8889
Moore Few Care Center	Nevada, MO	1.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(417) 448-3841
Medicalodges Nevada	Nevada, MO	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(417) 667-5064
Community Springs Healthcare Facility	El Dorado Springs, MO	18 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 876-2531

Straight-line miles from the center of Nevada. 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 Nevada

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 39% of the $3,506 monthly median income of Nevada 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 Nevada: common questions

Which hospices serve Nevada?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Nevada ZIP codes, including Citizens Memorial Hospice, St. Croix Hospice, Hospice Compassus-Joplin.

How much does respite care cost in Nevada?

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 39% of the $3,506 monthly median income of Nevada 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 Nevada. 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.

More near Nevada

More senior care near Nevada

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Nevada

More for Nevada 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 Nevada, MO