Respite Care in Ashland City, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ashland City, TN: the local picture

884

residents 65 or older (16% of Ashland City)

72%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cheatham County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ashland City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ashland City live with someone: 72% 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 280 Ashland City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Cheatham County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Ashland City compared with Cheatham County and Tennessee

Census figure	Ashland City	Cheatham County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	7.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	2.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,031	$63,398	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pleasant View, TN	9.2 mi	865	37%
Coopertown, TN	12 mi	619	30%
Kingston Springs, TN	13 mi	616	36%
Belle Meade, TN	15 mi	540	23%
White Bluff, TN	15 mi	690	32%
Nashville, TN	15 mi	87,835	33%

Hospices serving Ashland City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	12 mi	(615) 889-5995
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	15 mi	(615) 327-1085
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	18 mi	(615) 242-5936
Caris Healthcare	Springfield, TN	19 mi	(615) 384-3833
Aveanna Hospice	Springfield, TN	19 mi	(615) 384-9425

Nursing homes near Ashland City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Waters Of Cheatham, LLC	Ashland City, TN	2.1 mi	2 of 5	80	(615) 792-4948
Riverview Post Acute	Ashland City, TN	2.5 mi	2 of 5	95	(615) 792-9154
Eaton Creek Post Acute	Nashville, TN	10 mi	not rated	124	(615) 726-0492
Whites Creek Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Whites Creek, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	127	(615) 876-2754

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashland City. 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 Ashland City

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,919 monthly median income of Ashland City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Ashland City: common questions

Which hospices serve Ashland City?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Ashland City ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Alive Hospice Inc, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ashland City?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,919 monthly median income of Ashland City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Ashland City. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee covers Tennessee.

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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 Ashland City, TN