Respite Care in Palmyra, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Palmyra, MO: the local picture

701

residents 65 or older (19% of Palmyra)

63%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Marion County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Palmyra ZIP codes

Most older adults in Palmyra live with someone: 63% 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 201 Palmyra residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (36% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Palmyra ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Palmyra compared with Marion County and Missouri

Census figure	Palmyra	Marion County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	7.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,242	$48,279	—

Older residents in towns around Palmyra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hannibal, MO	9.3 mi	3,298	39%
Quincy, IL	12 mi	7,928	43%
Monroe City, MO	15 mi	509	43%
Canton, MO	23 mi	343	36%
Vandalia, MO	34 mi	467	35%
Louisiana, MO	35 mi	669	41%

Hospices serving Palmyra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Moberly, MO	55 mi	(660) 675-4216
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri	Kirksville, MO	62 mi	(660) 627-9711
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	73 mi	(573) 443-8360
Community Loving Care Hospice	Wentzville, MO	78 mi	(636) 639-6280

Nursing homes near Palmyra (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Lawn Nursing Home	Palmyra, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	110	(573) 769-2213
Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center	Hannibal, MO	2.9 mi	1 of 5	64	(573) 221-5533
Beloved Health And Rehabilitation Center	Hannibal, MO	8.6 mi	1 of 5	111	(573) 577-2100
Beth Haven Nursing Home	Hannibal, MO	9.6 mi	1 of 5	105	(573) 221-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra

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 34% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Palmyra 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 Palmyra: common questions

Which hospices serve Palmyra?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Palmyra ZIP codes, including St. Croix Hospice, Hospice Of Northeast Missouri, Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri.

How much does respite care cost in Palmyra?

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 34% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Palmyra 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 Palmyra. 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 Palmyra, MO