Respite Care in Belle Meade, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Belle Meade, TN: the local picture

540

residents 65 or older (20% of Belle Meade)

82%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Davidson County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belle Meade ZIP codes

Most older adults in Belle Meade live with someone: 82% 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 122 Belle Meade residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (33% in Davidson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Belle Meade ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Belle Meade compared with Davidson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Belle Meade	Davidson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	36%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	6.5%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$210,313	$60,299	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Meade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forest Hills, TN	2.3 mi	1,226	25%
Oak Hill, TN	4.1 mi	1,140	18%
Nashville, TN	6.4 mi	87,835	33%
Brentwood, TN	8.7 mi	7,425	20%
Franklin, TN	13 mi	12,769	27%
Kingston Springs, TN	14 mi	616	36%

Hospices serving Belle Meade

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	3.8 mi	(615) 889-5995
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	5.0 mi	(615) 327-1085
Shalom Hospice, LLC	Brentwood, TN	9.5 mi	(615) 623-8900
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	12 mi	(615) 791-8499
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	12 mi	(615) 835-3822

Nursing homes near Belle Meade (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Meade Place	Nashville, TN	2.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(615) 352-3430
Woodcrest At Blakeford	Nashville, TN	2.0 mi	4 of 5	83	(615) 665-2524
Green Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Nashville, TN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	150	(615) 297-2100
The Health Center At Richland Place	Nashville, TN	3.0 mi	3 of 5	107	(615) 292-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Meade. 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 Belle Meade

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 8% of the $17,526 monthly median income of Belle Meade 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 Belle Meade: common questions

Which hospices serve Belle Meade?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Belle Meade ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Alive Hospice Inc, Shalom Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Belle Meade?

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 8% of the $17,526 monthly median income of Belle Meade 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 Belle Meade. 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 Belle Meade, TN