Warrenton, Missouri

Respite Care in Warrenton, MO

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Warrenton for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Warrenton, MO: the local picture

1,425
residents 65 or older (16% of Warrenton)
66%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
43%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Warren County)
16
Medicare-certified hospices serve Warrenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Warrenton live with someone: 66% 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 598 Warrenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (33% in Warren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Warrenton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Warrenton compared with Warren County and Missouri

Census figureWarrentonWarren CountyMissouri
Residents 65+ with a disability43%33%34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone34%21%30%
Residents 65 or older16%18%18%
Residents 85 or older2.5%1.3%2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%7.3%10%
Households with no vehicle4.1%3.1%6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,341$56,458—

Older residents in towns around Warrenton

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wright City, MO5.6 mi79935%
Troy, MO14 mi2,05050%
Moscow Mills, MO14 mi38952%
Wentzville, MO14 mi6,51935%
New Haven, MO15 mi50650%
Lake St. Louis, MO19 mi3,71228%

Hospices serving Warrenton

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Community Loving Care HospiceWentzville, MO15 mi(636) 639-6280
Ssm Health At Home HospiceWentzville, MO15 mi(636) 695-2050
Solace Hospice Care, LLCO'fallon, MO23 mi(636) 220-4050
St Croix HospiceSaint Peters, MO28 mi(636) 926-3722
Nineveh HospiceSt Charles, MO34 mi(314) 582-1500

Nursing homes near Warrenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Warrenton ManorWright City, MO0.7 mi1 of 5120(636) 456-8700
Aspire Senior Living JonesburgJonesburg, MO9.0 mi1 of 581(636) 488-5400
Troy ManorTroy, MO15 mi2 of 5130(636) 528-8446
Lincoln County Nursing & RehabTroy, MO15 minot rated90(636) 528-5712

Straight-line miles from the center of Warrenton. 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 Warrenton

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 $3,778 monthly median income of Warrenton 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Warrenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Warrenton?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Warrenton ZIP codes, including Community Loving Care Hospice, Ssm Health At Home Hospice, Solace Hospice Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Warrenton?

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 $3,778 monthly median income of Warrenton 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 Warrenton. 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.

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.

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