Respite Care in Strafford, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Strafford, MO: the local picture

281

residents 65 or older (11% of Strafford)

54%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Greene County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Strafford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Strafford live with someone: 54% 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 85 Strafford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (35% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Strafford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Strafford compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Strafford	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	6.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,278	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Strafford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Springfield, MO	11 mi	27,514	38%
Rogersville, MO	11 mi	283	66%
Marshfield, MO	12 mi	1,492	34%
Willard, MO	17 mi	667	35%
Ozark, MO	17 mi	3,268	30%
Battlefield, MO	17 mi	1,200	27%

Hospices serving Strafford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Seasons Hospice, Inc	Springfield, MO	9.5 mi	(417) 890-5533
Faith Hospice Of The Ozarks, LLC	Rogersville, MO	9.6 mi	(417) 840-7776
Access Hospice Care	Springfield, MO	10 mi	(417) 332-3510
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	10 mi	(417) 881-7442
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	10 mi	(417) 851-4300

Nursing homes near Strafford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Strafford, MO	0.5 mi	1 of 5	78	(417) 736-9332
Woodland Care & Rehab Center	Springfield, MO	8.4 mi	2 of 5	94	(417) 833-1220
Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab	Springfield, MO	8.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 889-9955
Maranatha Village, Inc	Springfield, MO	9.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(417) 833-0016

Straight-line miles from the center of Strafford. 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 Strafford

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 33% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Strafford 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 Strafford: common questions

Which hospices serve Strafford?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Strafford ZIP codes, including Seasons Hospice, Inc, Faith Hospice Of The Ozarks, LLC, Access Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Strafford?

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 33% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Strafford 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 Strafford. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Strafford, MO