Respite Care in Winfield, KS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Winfield, KS: the local picture

2,411

residents 65 or older (21% of Winfield)

60%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cowley County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Winfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Winfield live with someone: 60% 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 913 Winfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (39% in Cowley County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Winfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Winfield compared with Cowley County and Kansas

Census figure	Winfield	Cowley County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,038	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Winfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arkansas City, KS	12 mi	1,935	41%
Mulvane, KS	21 mi	1,452	40%
Wellington, KS	24 mi	1,371	46%
Rose Hill, KS	24 mi	553	30%
Derby, KS	27 mi	4,342	34%
Haysville, KS	30 mi	1,640	41%

Hospices serving Winfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 265-4295
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 869-0015
Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita LLC	Wichita, KS	35 mi	(316) 440-6780
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	35 mi	(316) 616-2277
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita, KS	35 mi	(316) 854-0859

Nursing homes near Winfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Winfield Senior Living Community	Winfield, KS	0.6 mi	2 of 5	55	(620) 221-4660
Winfield Rest Haven Ii, LLC	Winfield, KS	0.6 mi	4 of 5	41	(620) 221-9290
Cumbernauld Village	Winfield, KS	0.9 mi	5 of 5	42	(620) 221-4141
Kansas Veterans Home	Winfield, KS	1.4 mi	5 of 5	97	(620) 221-9479

Straight-line miles from the center of Winfield. 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 Winfield

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 33% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Winfield 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 Winfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Winfield?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Winfield ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice), Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas, Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Winfield?

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 33% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Winfield 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 Winfield. 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.

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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 Winfield, KS