Respite Care in Parkville, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parkville, MO: the local picture

1,088

residents 65 or older (13% of Parkville)

78%

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

9.8%

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

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parkville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parkville live with someone: 78% 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 107 Parkville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (9.8%) (31% in Platte County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Parkville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parkville compared with Platte County and Missouri

Census figure	Parkville	Platte County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	9.8%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$124,821	$70,723	—

Older residents in towns around Parkville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riverside, MO	4.8 mi	502	23%
Kansas City, KS	6.7 mi	20,465	37%
Gladstone, MO	7.8 mi	5,586	32%
North Kansas City, MO	9.1 mi	1,129	44%
Kansas City, MO	10 mi	73,248	33%
Platte City, MO	10 mi	824	26%

Hospices serving Parkville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Faith Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Gladstone, MO	9.9 mi	(913) 296-7636
Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri	Kansas City, MO	10 mi	(816) 945-7107
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	11 mi	(816) 431-2333
Saint Luke's Hospice	Kansas City, MO	12 mi	(816) 756-1160
Gentiva	Kansas City, MO	14 mi	(816) 795-1333

Nursing homes near Parkville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Cente	Kansas City, MO	4.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(816) 741-5570
Life Care Center Of Kansas City	Kansas City, KS	4.9 mi	3 of 5	82	(913) 299-1770
Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation	Riverside, MO	5.3 mi	3 of 5	180	(816) 741-5105
Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Kansas City, KS	6.0 mi	1 of 5	56	(913) 334-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkville. 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 Parkville

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 13% of the $10,402 monthly median income of Parkville 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 Parkville: common questions

Which hospices serve Parkville?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Parkville ZIP codes, including Faith Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC, Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri, Three Rivers Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Parkville?

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 13% of the $10,402 monthly median income of Parkville 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 Parkville. 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 Parkville, MO