Windsor, Missouri

Respite Care in Windsor, MO

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Local figures

Respite Care in Windsor, MO: the local picture

410
residents 65 or older (13% of Windsor)
70%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Henry County)
8
Medicare-certified hospices serve Windsor ZIP codes

Most older adults in Windsor live with someone: 70% 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 135 Windsor residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (36% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Windsor ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Windsor compared with Henry County and Missouri

Census figureWindsorHenry CountyMissouri
Residents 65+ with a disability33%36%34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%35%30%
Residents 65 or older13%22%18%
Residents 85 or older0.9%2.7%2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.0%8.8%10%
Households with no vehicle4.5%4.9%6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,542$40,299—

Older residents in towns around Windsor

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Whiteman AFB, MO14 mi0—
Knob Noster, MO16 mi30938%
Clinton, MO17 mi2,18837%
Warrensburg, MO19 mi2,18938%
Sedalia, MO20 mi3,73839%
Versailles, MO37 mi71570%

Hospices serving Windsor

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Novus LifecareClinton, MO17 mi(660) 890-2014
Benton County HospiceWarsaw, MO21 mi(660) 438-2876
St. Croix HospiceHarrisonville, MO44 mi(816) 380-3913
Acg HospiceLee's Summit, MO50 mi(816) 226-5362
Heartland Hospice (Kansas City)Independence, MO60 mi(816) 943-1798

Nursing homes near Windsor (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Windsor Rehabilitation & Health Care CenterWindsor, MO0.5 mi2 of 560(660) 647-3102
Lincoln Community Care CenterLincoln, MO14 mi4 of 566(660) 547-3322
Adair VillageClinton, MO17 mi3 of 5120(660) 885-8196
Clinton Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterClinton, MO17 mi1 of 5120(660) 885-5571

Straight-line miles from the center of Windsor. 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 Windsor

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 43% of the $3,212 monthly median income of Windsor 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 Windsor: common questions

Which hospices serve Windsor?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Windsor ZIP codes, including Novus Lifecare, Benton County Hospice, St. Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Windsor?

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 43% of the $3,212 monthly median income of Windsor 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 Windsor. 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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