Respite Care in Papillion, NE: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Papillion, NE: the local picture

4,162

residents 65 or older (16% of Papillion)

76%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Sarpy County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Papillion ZIP codes

Most older adults in Papillion 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 1,270 Papillion residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (31% in Sarpy County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Papillion ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Papillion compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figure	Papillion	Sarpy County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	6.8%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,657	$70,972	—

Older residents in towns around Papillion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Vista, NE	2.7 mi	1,995	33%
Chalco, NE	4.0 mi	1,085	33%
Ralston, NE	4.4 mi	1,048	34%
Gretna, NE	6.3 mi	972	41%
Bellevue, NE	7.3 mi	9,953	35%
Offutt AFB, NE	8.3 mi	98	41%

Hospices serving Papillion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aegis Hospice	Omaha, NE	4.5 mi	(402) 509-9979
Haven Hospice	Omaha, NE	4.8 mi	(402) 320-3939
Aseracare Hospice	Omaha, NE	4.8 mi	(402) 926-2680
Suncrest Hospice	Omaha, NE	6.4 mi	(402) 509-7655
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	6.4 mi	(402) 898-8000

Nursing homes near Papillion (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookestone Of Papillion	Papillion, NE	1.6 mi	5 of 5	110	(402) 339-7700
Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC	Papillion, NE	2.1 mi	1 of 5	114	(402) 339-6010
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages	Papillion, NE	3.8 mi	2 of 5	48	(402) 885-7000
Good Samaritan Society - Millard	Omaha, NE	4.6 mi	1 of 5	106	(402) 895-2266

Straight-line miles from the center of Papillion. 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 Papillion

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,388 monthly median income of Papillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Papillion: common questions

Which hospices serve Papillion?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Papillion ZIP codes, including Aegis Hospice, Haven Hospice, Aseracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Papillion?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,388 monthly median income of Papillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Papillion. 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 Nebraska.

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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 Papillion, NE