Respite Care in Ste. Genevieve, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ste. Genevieve, MO: the local picture

1,326

residents 65 or older (26% of Ste. Genevieve)

59%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ste. Genevieve County)

0

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ste. Genevieve ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ste. Genevieve 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 367 Ste. Genevieve residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (33% in Ste. Genevieve County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Ste. Genevieve compared with Ste. Genevieve County and Missouri

Census figure	Ste. Genevieve	Ste. Genevieve County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	4.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,627	$46,934	—

Older residents in towns around Ste. Genevieve

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chester, IL	13 mi	1,019	34%
Red Bud, IL	16 mi	798	45%
Perryville, MO	20 mi	1,370	32%
Sparta, IL	21 mi	1,035	63%
Farmington, MO	25 mi	3,359	35%
Crystal City, MO	25 mi	961	36%

Nursing homes near Ste. Genevieve (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Genevieve Nursing	Sainte Genevieve, MO	0.2 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 883-5725
Riverview At The Park Care And Rehabilitation Cent	Sainte Genevieve, MO	1.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 883-3454
Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab	Chester, IL	13 mi	2 of 5	83	(618) 826-3210
Independence Care Center Of Perry County	Perryville, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	133	(573) 547-6546

Straight-line miles from the center of Ste. Genevieve. 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 Ste. Genevieve

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve: common questions

How much does respite care cost in Ste. Genevieve?

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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). 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 Ste. Genevieve, MO