Respite Care in Valley Center, KS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Valley Center, KS: the local picture

1,469

residents 65 or older (17% of Valley Center)

65%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Valley Center ZIP codes

Most older adults in Valley Center live with someone: 65% 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 570 Valley Center residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (34% in Sedgwick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Valley Center ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Valley Center compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Valley Center	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	9.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	5.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,470	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Valley Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Park City, KS	2.9 mi	860	36%
Kechi, KS	6.1 mi	489	24%
Maize, KS	6.4 mi	774	53%
Bel Aire, KS	7.7 mi	1,417	32%
Wichita, KS	9.9 mi	62,611	35%
Halstead, KS	14 mi	554	40%

Hospices serving Valley Center

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Wichita)	Wichita, KS	5.8 mi	(316) 788-7626
Enhabit Hospice	Wichita, KS	9.3 mi	(316) 315-6425
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	9.3 mi	(316) 559-2049
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	9.3 mi	(316) 688-5511
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	10 mi	(316) 260-9690

Nursing homes near Valley Center (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Sedgwick	Sedgwick, KS	5.7 mi	1 of 5	62	(316) 772-5185
Azria Health Wichita	Wichita, KS	6.1 mi	3 of 5	70	(316) 977-7015
Via Christi Village Ridge	Wichita, KS	6.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(316) 462-7502
Catholic Care Center, Inc	Bel Aire, KS	7.5 mi	2 of 5	159	(316) 744-2020

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley Center. 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 Valley Center

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,123 monthly median income of Valley Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Valley Center: common questions

Which hospices serve Valley Center?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Valley Center ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Wichita), Enhabit Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Valley Center?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,123 monthly median income of Valley Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Valley Center. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Kansas.

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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 Valley Center, KS