Respite Care in Warrensburg, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Warrensburg, MO: the local picture

2,189

residents 65 or older (11% of Warrensburg)

53%

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

38%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Warrensburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Warrensburg live with someone: 53% 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 674 Warrensburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Warrensburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Warrensburg compared with Johnson County and Missouri

Census figure	Warrensburg	Johnson County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	4.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,968	$53,336	—

Older residents in towns around Warrensburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Knob Noster, MO	8.7 mi	309	38%
Whiteman AFB, MO	9.5 mi	0	—
Windsor, MO	19 mi	410	33%
Odessa, MO	21 mi	1,073	47%
Higginsville, MO	21 mi	1,207	59%
Sedalia, MO	27 mi	3,738	39%

Hospices serving Warrensburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Novus Lifecare	Clinton, MO	25 mi	(660) 890-2014
Enhabit Hospice	Lees Summit, MO	33 mi	(816) 282-2617
Acg Hospice	Lee's Summit, MO	33 mi	(816) 226-5362
St. Croix Hospice	Harrisonville, MO	34 mi	(816) 380-3913
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, Inc	Blue Springs, MO	34 mi	(816) 267-4006

Nursing homes near Warrensburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Warrensburg Manor Care Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.4 mi	2 of 5	88	(660) 747-2216
Country Club Rehab And Healthcare Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.5 mi	1 of 5	73	(660) 429-4444
Ridge Crest Nursing Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(660) 429-2177
Johnson County Care Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.8 mi	3 of 5	87	(660) 747-8101

Straight-line miles from the center of Warrensburg. 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 Warrensburg

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 42% of the $3,247 monthly median income of Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Warrensburg?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Warrensburg ZIP codes, including Novus Lifecare, Enhabit Hospice, Acg Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Warrensburg?

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 42% of the $3,247 monthly median income of Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg. 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 Warrensburg, MO