Respite Care in Perryville, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Perryville, MO: the local picture

1,370

residents 65 or older (16% of Perryville)

66%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Perry County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Perryville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Perryville live with someone: 66% 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 378 Perryville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Perry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Perryville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Perryville compared with Perry County and Missouri

Census figure	Perryville	Perry County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.2%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,422	$46,810	—

Older residents in towns around Perryville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chester, IL	14 mi	1,019	34%
Ste. Genevieve, MO	20 mi	1,326	32%
Fredericktown, MO	26 mi	891	54%
Jackson, MO	27 mi	2,688	32%
Sparta, IL	30 mi	1,035	63%
Murphysboro, IL	30 mi	1,462	44%

Hospices serving Perryville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journey Hospice, LLC	Perryville, MO	0.6 mi	(573) 605-1202
Legacy Hospice	Fredericktown, MO	30 mi	(573) 783-7625
Mercy Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	34 mi	(573) 335-6208
Serenity Hospicecare	Park Hills, MO	35 mi	(573) 431-0162
Providence Home Health & Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	35 mi	(573) 334-1515

Nursing homes near Perryville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Estates Of Perryville, LLC, The	Perryville, MO	0.7 mi	1 of 5	156	(573) 547-1011
Independence Care Center Of Perry County	Perryville, MO	0.9 mi	3 of 5	133	(573) 547-6546
Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab	Chester, IL	14 mi	2 of 5	83	(618) 826-3210
Riverview At The Park Care And Rehabilitation Cent	Sainte Genevieve, MO	19 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 883-3454

Straight-line miles from the center of Perryville. 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 Perryville

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 40% of the $3,452 monthly median income of Perryville 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 Perryville: common questions

Which hospices serve Perryville?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Perryville ZIP codes, including Journey Hospice, LLC, Legacy Hospice, Mercy Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Perryville?

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 40% of the $3,452 monthly median income of Perryville 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 Perryville. 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.

More near Perryville

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Other care in Perryville

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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 Perryville, MO