Respite Care in Wellington, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wellington, KS: the local picture

1,371

residents 65 or older (18% of Wellington)

61%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Sumner County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wellington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wellington live with someone: 61% 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 595 Wellington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (38% in Sumner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Wellington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wellington compared with Sumner County and Kansas

Census figure	Wellington	Sumner County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.3%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.2%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,083	$50,660	—

Older residents in towns around Wellington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mulvane, KS	17 mi	1,452	40%
Clearwater, KS	17 mi	342	39%
Haysville, KS	20 mi	1,640	41%
Derby, KS	21 mi	4,342	34%
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	24 mi	440	35%
Winfield, KS	24 mi	2,411	43%

Hospices serving Wellington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 260-9690
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 221-3786
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 265-9441
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 687-2273
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 869-0015

Nursing homes near Wellington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wellington Health And Rehab	Wellington, KS	0.9 mi	5 of 5	44	(620) 326-2232
Botkin Care And Rehab	Wellington, KS	1.8 mi	5 of 5	45	(620) 326-7437
Spring View Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Conway Springs, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 456-2285
Villa Maria	Mulvane, KS	16 mi	5 of 5	64	(316) 777-1129

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellington. 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 Wellington

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,007 monthly median income of Wellington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Wellington: common questions

Which hospices serve Wellington?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Wellington ZIP codes, including Rivercross Hospice LLC, Compassus Wichita, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Wellington?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,007 monthly median income of Wellington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Wellington. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Kansas.

More near Wellington

More senior care near Wellington

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Wellington

More for Wellington 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 Wellington, KS