Respite Care in South Hutchinson, KS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South Hutchinson, KS: the local picture

784

residents 65 or older (28% of South Hutchinson)

59%

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

62%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Hutchinson ZIP codes

Most older adults in South Hutchinson 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 427 South Hutchinson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (62%) (36% in Reno County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

South Hutchinson compared with Reno County and Kansas

Census figure	South Hutchinson	Reno County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	8.8%	3.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,355	$44,617	—

Older residents in towns around South Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hutchinson, KS	3.5 mi	6,963	34%
Halstead, KS	24 mi	554	40%
Lyons, KS	26 mi	565	41%
Kingman, KS	28 mi	606	46%
Cheney, KS	28 mi	410	34%
McPherson, KS	28 mi	2,315	27%

Hospices serving South Hutchinson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	7.0 mi	(620) 665-2473
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	29 mi	(620) 654-6960
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	43 mi	(316) 559-2049
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	45 mi	(316) 616-2277
Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita LLC	Wichita, KS	45 mi	(316) 440-6780

Nursing homes near South Hutchinson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc	South Hutchinson, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(620) 663-7175
Hutchinson Operator, LLC	Hutchinson, KS	4.3 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 662-0597
Diversicare Of Hutchinson	Hutchinson, KS	4.4 mi	4 of 5	73	(620) 669-9393
Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village	Hutchinson, KS	4.7 mi	4 of 5	65	(620) 663-1189

Straight-line miles from the center of South Hutchinson. 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 South Hutchinson

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson: common questions

Which hospices serve South Hutchinson?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for South Hutchinson ZIP codes, including Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County, Community Care Hospice LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in South Hutchinson?

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson. 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 South Hutchinson, KS