Respite Care in Rose Hill, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rose Hill, KS: the local picture

553

residents 65 or older (13% of Rose Hill)

58%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Butler County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rose Hill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rose Hill live with someone: 58% 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 144 Rose Hill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (37% in Butler County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Rose Hill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rose Hill compared with Butler County and Kansas

Census figure	Rose Hill	Butler County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	7.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,375	$56,482	—

Older residents in towns around Rose Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Derby, KS	6.6 mi	4,342	34%
Andover, KS	8.2 mi	1,941	42%
Mulvane, KS	8.5 mi	1,452	40%
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	9.3 mi	440	35%
Haysville, KS	12 mi	1,640	41%
Augusta, KS	13 mi	1,687	42%

Hospices serving Rose Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	8.3 mi	(316) 869-0015
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	8.3 mi	(316) 265-4295
Providence Home Health & Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	8.3 mi	(316) 558-5956
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	8.3 mi	(316) 687-2273
Faith Hospice	Wichita, KS	10 mi	(316) 370-2116

Nursing homes near Rose Hill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advena Living At Fountainview	Rose Hill, KS	0.2 mi	3 of 5	50	(316) 776-2194
Derby Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Derby, KS	5.8 mi	5 of 5	74	(316) 719-2400
Caritas Center, Inc	Wichita, KS	6.9 mi	5 of 5	22	(316) 942-2201
Westview Of Derby Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen	Derby, KS	7.2 mi	2 of 5	78	(316) 788-3739

Straight-line miles from the center of Rose Hill. 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 Rose Hill

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 27% of the $4,781 monthly median income of Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill: common questions

Which hospices serve Rose Hill?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Rose Hill ZIP codes, including Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas, Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice), Providence Home Health & Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Rose Hill?

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 27% of the $4,781 monthly median income of Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill. 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 Rose Hill, KS