Respite Care in Terre du Lac, MO
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Respite Care in Terre du Lac, MO: the local picture
Most older adults in Terre du Lac live with someone: 73% 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 162 Terre du Lac residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (42% in St. Francois County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Terre du Lac ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Terre du Lac compared with St. Francois County and Missouri
| Census figure | Terre du Lac | St. Francois County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 42% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 17% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.2% | 12% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,654 | $43,512 | — |
Older residents in towns around Terre du Lac
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonne Terre, MO | 4.3 mi | 848 | 46% |
| Desloge, MO | 5.8 mi | 968 | 36% |
| Potosi, MO | 8.8 mi | 465 | 54% |
| Park Hills, MO | 8.8 mi | 1,028 | 50% |
| Farmington, MO | 13 mi | 3,359 | 35% |
| De Soto, MO | 17 mi | 1,115 | 42% |
Hospices serving Terre du Lac
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Hospicecare | Park Hills, MO | 8.0 mi | (573) 431-0162 |
| Heart & Soul Hospice | Farmington, MO | 14 mi | (573) 756-7066 |
| Preferred Hospice Of Missouri | Farmington, MO | 14 mi | (573) 614-4774 |
| Legacy Hospice | Fredericktown, MO | 33 mi | (573) 783-7625 |
| Alternative Hospice, LLC | Fenton, MO | 42 mi | (636) 343-3839 |
Nursing homes near Terre du Lac (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joe Manor | Bonne Terre, MO | 3.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 155 | (573) 358-2800 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Desloge | Desloge, MO | 5.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (573) 431-0223 |
| Country Meadows | Park Hills, MO | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 72 | (573) 431-2889 |
| Gardens Health And Rehab, The | Potosi, MO | 8.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (573) 438-6261 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Terre du Lac. 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 Terre du Lac
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 28% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Terre du Lac 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 Terre du Lac: common questions
Which hospices serve Terre du Lac?
Medicare lists 12 hospices for Terre du Lac ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospicecare, Heart & Soul Hospice, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri.
How much does respite care cost in Terre du Lac?
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 28% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Terre du Lac 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 Terre du Lac. 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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