Respite Care in Savannah, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Savannah, MO: the local picture

1,091

residents 65 or older (22% of Savannah)

59%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Andrew County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Savannah ZIP codes

Most older adults in Savannah 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 401 Savannah residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (28% in Andrew County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Savannah ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Savannah compared with Andrew County and Missouri

Census figure	Savannah	Andrew County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.8%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	2.2%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,708	$54,043	—

Older residents in towns around Savannah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Country Club, MO	6.4 mi	470	26%
St. Joseph, MO	12 mi	11,999	39%
Maryville, MO	28 mi	1,598	40%
Atchison, KS	31 mi	1,522	43%
Cameron, MO	34 mi	1,420	29%
Lathrop, MO	38 mi	338	59%

Hospices serving Savannah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Savannah, MO	1.5 mi	(816) 324-1250
Freudenthal Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	10 mi	(816) 676-8050
Mosaic Life Care Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	13 mi	(816) 271-7190
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	40 mi	(816) 431-2333
Gentiva	Kansas City, MO	50 mi	(816) 795-1333

Nursing homes near Savannah (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laverna Manor Health & Rehabilitation	Savannah, MO	0.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(816) 324-3185
Abundant Acres Care And Rehab	Savannah, MO	3.7 mi	2 of 5	88	(816) 324-5991
Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center	Saint Joseph, MO	10 mi	1 of 5	130	(816) 364-1526
Advanced Care Of St Joseph	Saint Joseph, MO	10 mi	1 of 5	180	(816) 364-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Savannah. 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 Savannah

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 44% of the $3,142 monthly median income of Savannah 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 Savannah: common questions

Which hospices serve Savannah?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Savannah ZIP codes, including Aseracare Hospice, Freudenthal Hospice, Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Savannah?

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 44% of the $3,142 monthly median income of Savannah 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 Savannah. 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 Savannah, MO