Respite Care in Weldon Spring, MO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weldon Spring, MO: the local picture

1,512

residents 65 or older (28% of Weldon Spring)

87%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in St. Charles County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weldon Spring ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weldon Spring live with someone: 87% 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 435 Weldon Spring residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in St. Charles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Weldon Spring ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weldon Spring compared with St. Charles County and Missouri

Census figure	Weldon Spring	St. Charles County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.2%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	6.3%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,729	$67,902	—

Older residents in towns around Weldon Spring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cottleville, MO	2.9 mi	901	20%
Dardenne Prairie, MO	4.0 mi	1,954	23%
Chesterfield, MO	5.4 mi	12,641	22%
St. Peters, MO	5.7 mi	11,461	34%
O'Fallon, MO	6.4 mi	13,569	30%
Clarkson Valley, MO	6.6 mi	448	16%

Hospices serving Weldon Spring

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solace Hospice Care, LLC	O'fallon, MO	5.1 mi	(636) 220-4050
St Croix Hospice	Saint Peters, MO	5.1 mi	(636) 926-3722
St Luke's Hospice Services	Chesterfield, MO	7.5 mi	(314) 205-6707
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Chesterfield, MO	7.5 mi	(636) 733-7399
Breeze Hospice Of Missouri	Ballwin, MO	8.5 mi	(314) 833-3180

Nursing homes near Weldon Spring (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park	Saint Charles, MO	0.9 mi	4 of 5	50	(636) 939-5223
Delmar Gardens Of O'fallon	O Fallon, MO	4.9 mi	3 of 5	198	(636) 240-6100
Mcclay Senior Care	Saint Peters, MO	4.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(636) 244-3323
St Peters Rehab And Healthcare Center	Saint Peters, MO	6.0 mi	1 of 5	96	(636) 441-2750

Straight-line miles from the center of Weldon Spring. 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 Weldon Spring

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 16% of the $8,811 monthly median income of Weldon Spring 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 Weldon Spring: common questions

Which hospices serve Weldon Spring?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Weldon Spring ZIP codes, including Solace Hospice Care, LLC, St Croix Hospice, St Luke's Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Weldon Spring?

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 16% of the $8,811 monthly median income of Weldon Spring 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 Weldon Spring. 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 Weldon Spring, MO