Respite Care in Raymore, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Raymore, MO: the local picture

4,539

residents 65 or older (19% of Raymore)

75%

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

42%

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

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve Raymore ZIP codes

Most older adults in Raymore live with someone: 75% 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 1,810 Raymore residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (36% in Cass County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving Raymore ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Raymore compared with Cass County and Missouri

Census figure	Raymore	Cass County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	5.8%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.9%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,038	$58,034	—

Older residents in towns around Raymore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belton, MO	4.0 mi	3,631	40%
Peculiar, MO	5.0 mi	831	34%
Grandview, MO	6.4 mi	3,831	32%
Greenwood, MO	7.2 mi	862	22%
Lee's Summit, MO	9.1 mi	16,776	26%
Pleasant Hill, MO	10 mi	1,464	38%

Hospices serving Raymore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By John Knox Village	Lees Summit, MO	8.1 mi	(816) 525-0986
One Community Hospice	Kansas City, MO	12 mi	(816) 836-1096
St. Croix Hospice	Harrisonville, MO	13 mi	(816) 380-3913
Residential Hospice Of Missouri, LLC	Kansas City, MO	13 mi	(866) 902-5854
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care	Kansas City, MO	13 mi	(816) 363-2600

Nursing homes near Raymore (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunrise Nursing & Rehabilitation	Raymore, MO	0.7 mi	3 of 5	162	(816) 322-1991
Foxwood Springs Living Center	Raymore, MO	1.6 mi	3 of 5	108	(816) 331-3111
Carnegie Village Rehabilitation & Health Care Cent	Belton, MO	3.5 mi	3 of 5	78	(816) 348-8815
Beautiful Savior Home	Belton, MO	3.9 mi	3 of 5	126	(816) 331-0781

Straight-line miles from the center of Raymore. 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 Raymore

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 28% of the $4,920 monthly median income of Raymore 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 Raymore: common questions

Which hospices serve Raymore?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for Raymore ZIP codes, including Hospice By John Knox Village, One Community Hospice, St. Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Raymore?

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 28% of the $4,920 monthly median income of Raymore 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 Raymore. 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 Raymore

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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 Raymore, MO