Respite Care in Overland Park, KS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Overland Park, KS: the local picture

33,049

residents 65 or older (16% of Overland Park)

69%

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

25%

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

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve Overland Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Overland Park live with someone: 69% 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 8,148 Overland Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (24% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 53 hospices serving Overland Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Overland Park compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Overland Park	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	5.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,022	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Overland Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leawood, KS	3.7 mi	7,829	15%
Olathe, KS	7.0 mi	19,950	27%
Prairie Village, KS	7.4 mi	5,101	24%
Lenexa, KS	8.1 mi	9,144	25%
Merriam, KS	8.9 mi	2,070	23%
Grandview, MO	9.0 mi	3,831	32%

Hospices serving Overland Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice	Overland Park, KS	1.0 mi	(864) 913-2690
Faith Hospice Care	Overland Park, KS	2.9 mi	(913) 296-7636
Sunset Hospice LLC	Overland Park, KS	2.9 mi	(913) 704-2123
Choice Hospice	Overland Park, KS	2.9 mi	(316) 618-9288
Faith Hospice Inc	Overland Park, KS	2.9 mi	(913) 296-7636

Nursing homes near Overland Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tallgrass Creek, Inc	Overland Park, KS	1.4 mi	5 of 5	44	(913) 945-2350
Stratford Commons Rehab & Health Care Center	Overland Park, KS	2.1 mi	3 of 5	60	(913) 851-0215
Brookdale Overland Park	Overland Park, KS	2.3 mi	4 of 5	94	(913) 663-2888
Colonial Village	Overland Park, KS	2.3 mi	2 of 5	40	(913) 730-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Overland Park. 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 Overland Park

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 $6,252 monthly median income of Overland Park 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 Overland Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Overland Park?

Medicare lists 53 hospices for Overland Park ZIP codes, including Acg Hospice, Faith Hospice Care, Sunset Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Overland Park?

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 $6,252 monthly median income of Overland Park 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 Overland Park. 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 Overland Park, KS