Respite Care in Parsons, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parsons, KS: the local picture

1,942

residents 65 or older (21% of Parsons)

55%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Labette County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parsons ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parsons live with someone: 55% 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 915 Parsons residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (50% in Labette County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Parsons ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parsons compared with Labette County and Kansas

Census figure	Parsons	Labette County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	50%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	39%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	5.3%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,771	$45,019	—

Older residents in towns around Parsons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Neodesha, KS	24 mi	410	44%
Chanute, KS	26 mi	1,569	36%
Columbus, KS	26 mi	596	50%
Independence, KS	26 mi	1,589	43%
Girard, KS	26 mi	597	39%
Coffeyville, KS	30 mi	1,498	53%

Hospices serving Parsons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Parsons, KS	0.4 mi	(620) 421-6161
Home Town Hospice	Independence, KS	26 mi	(620) 332-3215
Gentiva	Pittsburg, KS	31 mi	(620) 231-8000
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	116 mi	(316) 265-9441
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC	Leavenworth, KS	137 mi	(913) 758-9034

Nursing homes near Parsons (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmhaven East	Parsons, KS	0.6 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 421-1430
Parsons Presbyterian Manor	Parsons, KS	1.5 mi	5 of 5	43	(620) 421-1450
Good Samaritan - Parsons	Parsons, KS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	45	(620) 421-1110
Prairie Mission Retirement Village	Saint Paul, KS	14 mi	4 of 5	61	(620) 449-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Parsons. 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 Parsons

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 37% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons: common questions

Which hospices serve Parsons?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Parsons ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Home Town Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Parsons?

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 37% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons. 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 Parsons, KS