Respite Care in Sunset Hills, MO
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Respite Care in Sunset Hills, MO: the local picture
Most older adults in Sunset Hills live with someone: 69% 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 732 Sunset Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Sunset Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Sunset Hills compared with St. Louis County and Missouri
| Census figure | Sunset Hills | St. Louis County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 28% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 29% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.1% | 8.2% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $97,292 | $63,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sunset Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sappington, MO | 2.0 mi | 1,805 | 26% |
| Fenton, MO | 2.2 mi | 948 | 23% |
| Crestwood, MO | 2.4 mi | 2,531 | 23% |
| Kirkwood, MO | 3.4 mi | 6,084 | 23% |
| Concord, MO | 3.4 mi | 4,406 | 29% |
| Green Park, MO | 3.9 mi | 595 | 32% |
Hospices serving Sunset Hills
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri | Saint Louis, MO | 0.3 mi | (314) 909-6200 |
| Fv Hospice | St Louis, MO | 0.3 mi | (314) 270-7600 |
| Alternative Hospice, LLC | Fenton, MO | 3.8 mi | (636) 343-3839 |
| Bristol Hospice - St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 6.3 mi | (314) 962-4673 |
| Mercy Hospice | Saint Louis, MO | 6.3 mi | (314) 729-4400 |
Nursing homes near Sunset Hills (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village Sunset Hills | Saint Louis, MO | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 144 | (314) 270-7777 |
| Fountain Care At Sunset Hills | Saint Louis, MO | 0.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 166 | (314) 843-4242 |
| Fieser Nursing Center | Fenton, MO | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 47 | (636) 343-4344 |
| Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation | Kirkwood, MO | 2.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 117 | (314) 965-0864 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sunset Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Sunset Hills
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 17% of the $8,108 monthly median income of Sunset Hills 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Sunset Hills: common questions
Which hospices serve Sunset Hills?
Medicare lists 25 hospices for Sunset Hills ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri, Fv Hospice, Alternative Hospice, LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Sunset Hills?
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 17% of the $8,108 monthly median income of Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills. 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.
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