Respite Care in Troy, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Troy, MO: the local picture

2,050

residents 65 or older (15% of Troy)

69%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Lincoln County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Troy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Troy 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 940 Troy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (37% in Lincoln County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Troy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Troy compared with Lincoln County and Missouri

Census figure	Troy	Lincoln County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,805	$55,188	—

Older residents in towns around Troy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Moscow Mills, MO	2.9 mi	389	52%
Wright City, MO	10 mi	799	35%
Wentzville, MO	12 mi	6,519	35%
Warrenton, MO	14 mi	1,425	43%
St. Paul, MO	15 mi	418	20%
Lake St. Louis, MO	16 mi	3,712	28%

Hospices serving Troy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Loving Care Hospice	Wentzville, MO	13 mi	(636) 639-6280
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Wentzville, MO	13 mi	(636) 695-2050
Solace Hospice Care, LLC	O'fallon, MO	20 mi	(636) 220-4050
St Croix Hospice	Saint Peters, MO	23 mi	(636) 926-3722
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Chesterfield, MO	32 mi	(636) 733-7399

Nursing homes near Troy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Troy Manor	Troy, MO	0.7 mi	2 of 5	130	(636) 528-8446
Lincoln County Nursing & Rehab	Troy, MO	1.1 mi	not rated	90	(636) 528-5712
Warrenton Manor	Wright City, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(636) 456-8700
Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center	Elsberry, MO	14 mi	4 of 5	56	(573) 898-2880

Straight-line miles from the center of Troy. 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 Troy

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 36% of the $3,817 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy: common questions

Which hospices serve Troy?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Troy ZIP codes, including Community Loving Care Hospice, Ssm Health At Home Hospice, Solace Hospice Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Troy?

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 36% of the $3,817 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy. 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 Troy

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Other care in Troy

More for Troy 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 Troy, MO