Respite Care in Atoka, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Atoka, TN: the local picture

1,272

residents 65 or older (12% of Atoka)

72%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Tipton County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Atoka ZIP codes

Most older adults in Atoka 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 523 Atoka residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (44% in Tipton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Atoka ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Atoka compared with Tipton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Atoka	Tipton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	44%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	5.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,921	$53,593	—

Older residents in towns around Atoka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Munford, TN	2.1 mi	843	55%
Brighton, TN	4.7 mi	343	54%
Millington, TN	9.1 mi	1,927	44%
Lakeland, TN	12 mi	2,370	22%
Covington, TN	12 mi	1,644	45%
Bartlett, TN	13 mi	10,412	33%

Hospices serving Atoka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	15 mi	(901) 465-2120
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bartlett, TN	17 mi	(901) 680-0378
Crossroads Hospice Of Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	17 mi	(901) 382-9292
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	17 mi	(901) 516-1400
Baptist Trinity Home Care And Hospice	Cordova, TN	19 mi	(901) 767-6767

Nursing homes near Atoka (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Millington Healthcare Center	Millington, TN	9.0 mi	2 of 5	85	(901) 873-3290
Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation	Covington, TN	9.6 mi	1 of 5	156	(901) 476-1820
Covington Post Acute	Covington, TN	11 mi	4 of 5	98	(901) 475-0027
Gallaway Health And Rehab	Gallaway, TN	12 mi	1 of 5	104	(901) 867-8575

Straight-line miles from the center of Atoka. 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 Atoka

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 24% of the $5,493 monthly median income of Atoka 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 Atoka: common questions

Which hospices serve Atoka?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Atoka ZIP codes, including Caris Healthcare, Amedisys Hospice Care, Crossroads Hospice Of Tennessee, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Atoka?

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 24% of the $5,493 monthly median income of Atoka 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 Atoka. 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 Atoka, TN