Respite Care in Versailles, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Versailles, MO: the local picture

715

residents 65 or older (27% of Versailles)

45%

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

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Morgan County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Versailles ZIP codes

Most older adults in Versailles live with someone: 45% 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 418 Versailles residents aged 65 or older report a disability (70%) (39% in Morgan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Versailles ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Versailles compared with Morgan County and Missouri

Census figure	Versailles	Morgan County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	10%
Households with no vehicle	26%	10%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,260	$44,841	—

Older residents in towns around Versailles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eldon, MO	16 mi	1,058	52%
Tipton, MO	16 mi	415	30%
California, MO	20 mi	862	44%
Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	1,595	31%
Sedalia, MO	28 mi	3,738	39%
Camdenton, MO	29 mi	457	53%

Hospices serving Versailles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Regional Hospice	Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	(573) 302-2860
Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	(573) 556-3547
Central Missouri Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	(573) 681-3750
Three Rivers Hospice Central	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	(573) 635-8084
Gentiva	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	(573) 469-4895

Nursing homes near Versailles (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Shepherd Care Center	Versailles, MO	0.6 mi	5 of 5	117	(573) 378-5411
Golden Age Living Center	Stover, MO	7.5 mi	3 of 5	61	(573) 377-4521
Laurie Care Center	Gravois Mills, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	108	(573) 374-8263
Tipton Oak Manor	Tipton, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	66	(660) 433-5574

Straight-line miles from the center of Versailles. 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 Versailles

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles: common questions

Which hospices serve Versailles?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Versailles ZIP codes, including Lake Regional Hospice, Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri, Central Missouri Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Versailles?

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles. 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 Versailles

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Other care in Versailles

More for Versailles 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 Versailles, MO