Respite Care in Bardstown, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bardstown, KY: the local picture

2,303

residents 65 or older (17% of Bardstown)

67%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Nelson County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bardstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bardstown live with someone: 67% 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 730 Bardstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (36% in Nelson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Bardstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bardstown compared with Nelson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Bardstown	Nelson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	2.3%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$47,109	—

Older residents in towns around Bardstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Springfield, KY	15 mi	672	43%
Mount Washington, KY	16 mi	2,769	31%
Shepherdsville, KY	18 mi	1,517	48%
Lebanon, KY	20 mi	1,057	49%
Pioneer Village, KY	21 mi	647	28%
Hillview, KY	21 mi	985	41%

Hospices serving Bardstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Health At Home	Bardstown, KY	0.7 mi	(502) 349-5500
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	31 mi	(502) 456-6200
Amedisys Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	37 mi	(812) 284-4630
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	39 mi	(859) 236-2425
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	39 mi	(812) 945-4596

Nursing homes near Bardstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation	Bardstown, KY	0.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(502) 348-4220
Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab & Wellness	Bardstown, KY	1.5 mi	1 of 5	65	(502) 348-9260
Loretto Living Center At Loretto Motherhouse, Inc.	Nerinx, KY	11 mi	5 of 5	55	(270) 865-5811
Sansbury Care Center	Saint Catharine, KY	13 mi	4 of 5	48	(859) 336-3974

Straight-line miles from the center of Bardstown. 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 Bardstown

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bardstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Bardstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Bardstown?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Bardstown ZIP codes, including Vna Health At Home, Hosparus, Inc, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bardstown?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bardstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Bardstown. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Bardstown, KY