Respite Care in Bolivar, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bolivar, TN: the local picture

991

residents 65 or older (19% of Bolivar)

56%

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

39%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bolivar ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bolivar live with someone: 56% 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 360 Bolivar residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (44% in Hardeman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Bolivar ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bolivar compared with Hardeman County and Tennessee

Census figure	Bolivar	Hardeman County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	44%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	18%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,702	$40,779	—

Older residents in towns around Bolivar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whiteville, TN	8.6 mi	336	57%
Somerville, TN	21 mi	667	48%
Henderson, TN	24 mi	925	24%
Selmer, TN	24 mi	880	30%
Brownsville, TN	26 mi	1,973	53%
Jackson, TN	29 mi	11,094	36%

Hospices serving Bolivar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Of The South	Selmer, TN	24 mi	(731) 646-1213
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	31 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	31 mi	(731) 410-2250
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )	Corinth, MS	36 mi	(662) 286-5333
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	45 mi	(901) 465-2120

Nursing homes near Bolivar (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Meadows Health Care	Bolivar, TN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	134	(731) 658-4707
Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC	Bolivar, TN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	67	(731) 212-4822
Nhc Healthcare, Somerville	Somerville, TN	20 mi	5 of 5	72	(901) 465-9861
Henderson Health And Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, TN	23 mi	1 of 5	132	(731) 989-7598

Straight-line miles from the center of Bolivar. 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 Bolivar

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 48% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Bolivar 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 Bolivar: common questions

Which hospices serve Bolivar?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Bolivar ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice Of The South, Hospice Of West Tennessee, Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bolivar?

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 48% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Bolivar 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 Bolivar. 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 Bolivar, TN