Respite Care in Wildwood, MO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wildwood, MO: the local picture

7,286

residents 65 or older (21% of Wildwood)

84%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wildwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wildwood live with someone: 84% 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 1,134 Wildwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (28% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Wildwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wildwood compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Wildwood	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,984	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Wildwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ellisville, MO	4.4 mi	2,594	36%
Clarkson Valley, MO	5.2 mi	448	16%
Eureka, MO	5.6 mi	1,766	14%
Ballwin, MO	6.5 mi	5,960	20%
Chesterfield, MO	7.5 mi	12,641	22%
Pacific, MO	8.0 mi	1,355	39%

Hospices serving Wildwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Luke's Hospice Services	Chesterfield, MO	8.7 mi	(314) 205-6707
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care	Chesterfield, MO	8.7 mi	(636) 733-7399
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	12 mi	(636) 343-3839
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	(314) 962-4673
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	(314) 729-4400

Nursing homes near Wildwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ellisville Rehabilitation And Nursing	Ellisville, MO	3.9 mi	1 of 5	210	(636) 227-3431
Aegis Health And Rehabilitation	Wildwood, MO	4.7 mi	1 of 5	66	(636) 394-2522
St Andrew's At Francis Place	Eureka, MO	4.8 mi	3 of 5	106	(636) 938-5151
Marymount Manor	Eureka, MO	6.3 mi	1 of 5	174	(636) 938-6770

Straight-line miles from the center of Wildwood. 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 Wildwood

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 15% of the $9,332 monthly median income of Wildwood 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 Wildwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Wildwood?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Wildwood ZIP codes, including St Luke's Hospice Services, Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care, Alternative Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Wildwood?

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 15% of the $9,332 monthly median income of Wildwood 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 Wildwood. 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 Wildwood, MO