Respite Care in Olathe, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Olathe, KS: the local picture

19,950

residents 65 or older (14% of Olathe)

76%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve Olathe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Olathe live with someone: 76% 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 5,318 Olathe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (24% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 47 hospices serving Olathe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Olathe compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Olathe	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	5.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,219	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Olathe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lenexa, KS	5.8 mi	9,144	25%
Overland Park, KS	7.0 mi	33,049	25%
Gardner, KS	7.5 mi	2,049	32%
Spring Hill, KS	8.7 mi	887	39%
De Soto, KS	8.7 mi	692	21%
Shawnee, KS	9.4 mi	10,385	22%

Hospices serving Olathe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System	Olathe, KS	0.3 mi	(913) 324-8515
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	0.3 mi	(913) 322-3297
Evergreen Hospice Care LLC	Olathe, KS	0.3 mi	(913) 477-8248
Acg Hospice	Overland Park, KS	6.3 mi	(864) 913-2690
Faith Hospice Care	Overland Park, KS	6.5 mi	(913) 296-7636

Nursing homes near Olathe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azria Health Olathe	Olathe, KS	1.0 mi	1 of 5	125	(913) 829-2273
Good Samaritan-Olathe	Olathe, KS	1.9 mi	3 of 5	128	(913) 782-1372
The Healthcare Resort Of Olathe	Olathe, KS	2.0 mi	2 of 5	70	(913) 390-0444
Hoeger House	Olathe, KS	2.1 mi	5 of 5	34	(913) 397-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Olathe. 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 Olathe

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 21% of the $6,352 monthly median income of Olathe 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 Olathe: common questions

Which hospices serve Olathe?

Medicare lists 47 hospices for Olathe ZIP codes, including Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc, Evergreen Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Olathe?

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 21% of the $6,352 monthly median income of Olathe 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 Olathe. 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 Olathe, KS