Respite Care in St. Peters, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in St. Peters, MO: the local picture

11,461

residents 65 or older (19% of St. Peters)

66%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in St. Charles County)

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. Peters ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. Peters live with someone: 66% 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 3,829 St. Peters residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in St. Charles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving St. Peters ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

St. Peters compared with St. Charles County and Missouri

Census figure	St. Peters	St. Charles County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.3%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,369	$67,902	—

Older residents in towns around St. Peters

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cottleville, MO	3.6 mi	901	20%
St. Charles, MO	4.9 mi	13,051	33%
Weldon Spring, MO	5.7 mi	1,512	30%
O'Fallon, MO	6.2 mi	13,569	30%
Dardenne Prairie, MO	6.6 mi	1,954	23%
Maryland Heights, MO	8.5 mi	3,659	27%

Hospices serving St. Peters

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Saint Peters, MO	1.0 mi	(636) 926-3722
Solace Hospice Care, LLC	O'fallon, MO	7.1 mi	(636) 220-4050
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	9.5 mi	(314) 682-3400
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	9.5 mi	(636) 573-0037
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	9.5 mi	(636) 527-6675

Nursing homes near St. Peters (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Peters Rehab And Healthcare Center	Saint Peters, MO	0.4 mi	1 of 5	96	(636) 441-2750
St Peters Post Acute	Saint Peters, MO	0.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(636) 922-7600
Ignite Medical Resort St Peters	Saint Peters, MO	0.9 mi	not rated	91	(636) 226-1900
Mcclay Senior Care	Saint Peters, MO	2.1 mi	3 of 5	60	(636) 244-3323

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Peters. 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 St. Peters

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 30% of the $4,614 monthly median income of St. Peters 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 St. Peters: common questions

Which hospices serve St. Peters?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for St. Peters ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice, Solace Hospice Care, LLC, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest.

How much does respite care cost in St. Peters?

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 30% of the $4,614 monthly median income of St. Peters 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 St. Peters. 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.

More near St. Peters

More senior care near St. Peters

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in St. Peters

More for St. Peters families

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 St. Peters, MO