Respite Care in Osage Beach, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Osage Beach, MO: the local picture

1,595

residents 65 or older (33% of Osage Beach)

64%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Camden County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Osage Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Osage Beach live with someone: 64% 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 447 Osage Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Camden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Osage Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Osage Beach compared with Camden County and Missouri

Census figure	Osage Beach	Camden County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	30%
Residents 65 or older	33%	30%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	2.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,294	$53,061	—

Older residents in towns around Osage Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Camdenton, MO	10 mi	457	53%
Eldon, MO	15 mi	1,058	52%
Versailles, MO	23 mi	715	70%
Waynesville, MO	32 mi	934	51%
Lebanon, MO	32 mi	2,587	56%
California, MO	34 mi	862	44%

Hospices serving Osage Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Regional Hospice	Osage Beach, MO	1.1 mi	(573) 302-2860
Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	(573) 556-3547
Gentiva	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	(573) 469-4895
Three Rivers Hospice Central	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	(573) 635-8084
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	39 mi	(573) 635-3900

Nursing homes near Osage Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Osage Beach Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Osage Beach, MO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	94	(573) 348-2225
Arrowhead Senior Living Community	Osage Beach, MO	1.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(573) 302-7111
Lake Regional Health Systems	Osage Beach, MO	2.3 mi	5 of 5	16	(573) 348-8275
Ozark Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Osage Beach, MO	2.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(573) 348-1711

Straight-line miles from the center of Osage Beach. 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 Osage Beach

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 41% of the $3,358 monthly median income of Osage Beach 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 Osage Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Osage Beach?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Osage Beach ZIP codes, including Lake Regional Hospice, Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Osage Beach?

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 41% of the $3,358 monthly median income of Osage Beach 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 Osage Beach. 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.

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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 Osage Beach, MO