Respite Care in Normandy, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Normandy, MO: the local picture

531

residents 65 or older (13% of Normandy)

60%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Normandy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Normandy live with someone: 60% 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 190 Normandy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Normandy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Normandy compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Normandy	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,308	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Normandy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Northwoods, MO	1.0 mi	1,033	53%
Pine Lawn, MO	1.6 mi	326	50%
Pagedale, MO	1.9 mi	511	31%
Jennings, MO	2.3 mi	2,294	46%
St. John, MO	2.5 mi	1,047	30%
Ferguson, MO	2.9 mi	2,573	39%

Hospices serving Normandy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi-Plex Hospice, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	6.6 mi	(314) 993-5580
Acg Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	6.6 mi	(314) 252-0892
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	6.7 mi	(314) 446-2539
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	6.7 mi	(314) 645-8648
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	8.7 mi	(314) 682-3400

Nursing homes near Normandy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Amberwood Estates Nursing And Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	0.9 mi	1 of 5	115	(314) 385-0910
Heritage Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	1.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 521-7471
Normandy Nursing Center	Saint Louis, MO	1.4 mi	1 of 5	116	(314) 862-0555
U-City Forest Manor	Saint Louis, MO	2.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 862-5556

Straight-line miles from the center of Normandy. 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 Normandy

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 56% of the $2,442 monthly median income of Normandy 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 Normandy: common questions

Which hospices serve Normandy?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Normandy ZIP codes, including Medi-Plex Hospice, LLC, Acg Hospice, Evertrue Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Normandy?

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 56% of the $2,442 monthly median income of Normandy 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 Normandy. 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 Normandy

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Other care in Normandy

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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 Normandy, MO