Respite Care in Valley Park, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Valley Park, MO: the local picture

1,297

residents 65 or older (19% of Valley Park)

52%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Valley Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Valley Park live with someone: 52% 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 539 Valley Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Valley Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Valley Park compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Valley Park	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,704	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Valley Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Manchester, MO	2.4 mi	2,909	22%
Fenton, MO	2.9 mi	948	23%
Murphy, MO	4.0 mi	1,678	23%
Ballwin, MO	4.3 mi	5,960	20%
Des Peres, MO	4.3 mi	2,096	13%
Kirkwood, MO	4.5 mi	6,084	23%

Hospices serving Valley Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	3.7 mi	(636) 343-3839
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri	Saint Louis, MO	4.9 mi	(314) 909-6200
Fv Hospice	St Louis, MO	4.9 mi	(314) 270-7600
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	5.2 mi	(314) 962-4673
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	5.2 mi	(314) 729-4400

Nursing homes near Valley Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center	Valley Park, MO	0.7 mi	1 of 5	135	(636) 225-5144
Garden View Care Center At Dougherty Ferry	Valley Park, MO	1.6 mi	4 of 5	66	(636) 861-0500
Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs	Ballwin, MO	2.6 mi	5 of 5	32	(636) 861-0600
Manchester Rehab And Healthcare Center	Ballwin, MO	3.3 mi	1 of 5	137	(636) 391-0666

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

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 $3,809 monthly median income of Valley Park 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 Valley Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Valley Park?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Valley Park ZIP codes, including Alternative Hospice, LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri, Fv Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Valley Park?

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 $3,809 monthly median income of Valley Park 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 Valley Park. 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.

Respite Care in Valley Park, MO