Respite Care in Roeland Park, KS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Roeland Park, KS: the local picture

1,080

residents 65 or older (16% of Roeland Park)

57%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Roeland Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Roeland Park live with someone: 57% 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 220 Roeland Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (24% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Roeland Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Roeland Park compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Roeland Park	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	5.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,221	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Roeland Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairway, KS	0.9 mi	510	24%
Mission, KS	1.2 mi	1,917	29%
Mission Hills, KS	1.8 mi	856	17%
Merriam, KS	3.3 mi	2,070	23%
Prairie Village, KS	3.4 mi	5,101	24%
Kansas City, MO	7.7 mi	73,248	33%

Hospices serving Roeland Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Vna	Overland Park, KS	1.1 mi	(913) 888-4596
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Overland Park, KS	1.1 mi	(913) 384-2273
Saint Luke's Hospice	Kansas City, MO	2.8 mi	(816) 756-1160
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	4.5 mi	(913) 730-8080
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC	Shawnee, KS	4.5 mi	(785) 202-8900

Nursing homes near Roeland Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bishop Spencer Place, Inc, The	Kansas City, MO	2.4 mi	3 of 5	57	(816) 931-4277
The Village At Mission	Prairie Village, KS	2.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(913) 262-1611
Summit, The	Kansas City, MO	2.8 mi	2 of 5	64	(816) 931-1196
Aspen Health And Wellness	Overland Park, KS	3.2 mi	1 of 5	102	(913) 367-1906

Straight-line miles from the center of Roeland Park. 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 Roeland Park

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 28% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Roeland Park?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Roeland Park ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of Vna, Phoenix Home Care And Hospice, Saint Luke's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Roeland Park?

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 28% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park. 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 Roeland Park, KS