Respite Care in Osage City, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Osage City, KS: the local picture

537

residents 65 or older (19% of Osage City)

43%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Osage County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Osage City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Osage City live with someone: 43% 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 256 Osage City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (34% in Osage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Osage City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Osage City compared with Osage County and Kansas

Census figure	Osage City	Osage County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,457	$47,720	—

Older residents in towns around Osage City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Emporia, KS	26 mi	3,407	36%
Topeka, KS	28 mi	23,158	35%
Ottawa, KS	30 mi	1,889	46%
Burlington, KS	31 mi	530	35%
Baldwin City, KS	36 mi	626	19%
Lawrence, KS	37 mi	12,171	25%

Hospices serving Osage City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	24 mi	(785) 228-0400
Hand In Hand Hospice	Emporia, KS	25 mi	(620) 340-6177
Interim Health Care Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	29 mi	(785) 272-1616
Midland Care Hospice	Topeka, KS	30 mi	(785) 232-2044
Gentiva	Topeka, KS	30 mi	(785) 246-6520

Nursing homes near Osage City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Osage City, KS	0.2 mi	4 of 5	45	(785) 528-3138
Brookside Retirement Community	Overbrook, KS	17 mi	5 of 5	60	(785) 665-7124
Eskridge Care And Rehab	Eskridge, KS	22 mi	3 of 5	60	(785) 449-2294

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

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 61% of the $2,121 monthly median income of Osage City 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 Osage City: common questions

Which hospices serve Osage City?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Osage City ZIP codes, including Elara Caring, Hand In Hand Hospice, Interim Health Care Of Topeka.

How much does respite care cost in Osage City?

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 61% of the $2,121 monthly median income of Osage City 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 Osage City. 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 Osage City, KS