Respite Care in Rolla, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rolla, MO: the local picture

2,865

residents 65 or older (14% of Rolla)

59%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Phelps County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rolla ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rolla live with someone: 59% 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 961 Rolla residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (38% in Phelps County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Rolla ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rolla compared with Phelps County and Missouri

Census figure	Rolla	Phelps County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.1%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,317	$47,348	—

Older residents in towns around Rolla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. James, MO	8.9 mi	898	53%
Cuba, MO	21 mi	540	54%
St. Robert, MO	23 mi	700	39%
Fort Leonard Wood, MO	24 mi	48	29%
Salem, MO	25 mi	1,025	62%
Waynesville, MO	26 mi	934	51%

Hospices serving Rolla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice	Rolla, MO	0.2 mi	(573) 364-2425
Three Rivers Hospice Central	Jefferson City, MO	51 mi	(573) 635-8084
Gentiva	Jefferson City, MO	51 mi	(573) 469-4895
Three Rivers Hospice South	Mountain Grove, MO	61 mi	(417) 926-3373
Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri	Mountain Grove, MO	61 mi	(417) 926-4146

Nursing homes near Rolla (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rolla Presbyterian Manor	Rolla, MO	0.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(573) 364-7336
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation	Rolla, MO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	116	(573) 364-2311
Phelps Health	Rolla, MO	1.4 mi	5 of 5	20	(573) 364-8899
Cedar Pointe	Rolla, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	102	(573) 364-7766

Straight-line miles from the center of Rolla. 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 Rolla

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Rolla 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 Rolla: common questions

Which hospices serve Rolla?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Rolla ZIP codes, including Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice, Three Rivers Hospice Central, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Rolla?

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Rolla 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 Rolla. 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 Rolla, MO