Respite Care in Odessa, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Odessa, MO: the local picture

1,073

residents 65 or older (19% of Odessa)

72%

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

47%

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

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Odessa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Odessa live with someone: 72% 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 486 Odessa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (39% in Lafayette County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Odessa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Odessa compared with Lafayette County and Missouri

Census figure	Odessa	Lafayette County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,486	$53,297	—

Older residents in towns around Odessa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Grove, MO	8.7 mi	1,210	36%
Grain Valley, MO	13 mi	1,850	50%
Lexington, MO	14 mi	797	42%
Higginsville, MO	14 mi	1,207	59%
Buckner, MO	15 mi	450	14%
Blue Springs, MO	16 mi	9,093	30%

Hospices serving Odessa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luminos Hospice	Blue Springs, MO	16 mi	(816) 281-0607
Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, LLC	Blue Springs, MO	16 mi	(816) 988-8464
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, Inc	Blue Springs, MO	16 mi	(816) 267-4006
Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest, LLC	Blue Springs, MO	16 mi	(816) 505-5934
Enhabit Hospice	Lees Summit, MO	18 mi	(816) 282-2617

Nursing homes near Odessa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Odessa Health Care Center	Odessa, MO	0.5 mi	1 of 5	60	(816) 230-7530
Aspire Senior Living Oak Grove	Oak Grove, MO	9.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(816) 690-4118
Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation	Lexington, MO	12 mi	2 of 5	154	(660) 259-4695
Meyer Care Center	Higginsville, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	56	(660) 584-4224

Straight-line miles from the center of Odessa. 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 Odessa

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 30% of the $4,624 monthly median income of Odessa 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 Odessa: common questions

Which hospices serve Odessa?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Odessa ZIP codes, including Luminos Hospice, Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, LLC, Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Odessa?

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 30% of the $4,624 monthly median income of Odessa 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 Odessa. 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 Odessa

More senior care near Odessa

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Other care in Odessa

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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 Odessa, MO