Respite Care in Bowling Green, KY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bowling Green, KY: the local picture

8,630

residents 65 or older (11% of Bowling Green)

58%

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

39%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bowling Green ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bowling Green live with someone: 58% 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 3,203 Bowling Green residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (35% in Warren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Bowling Green ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bowling Green compared with Warren County and Kentucky

Census figure	Bowling Green	Warren County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.3%	13%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,016	$54,709	—

Older residents in towns around Bowling Green

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Franklin, KY	19 mi	1,687	31%
Scottsville, KY	20 mi	930	34%
Portland, TN	27 mi	1,640	37%
Russellville, KY	27 mi	1,635	50%
Glasgow, KY	28 mi	3,096	43%
Cave City, KY	28 mi	427	59%

Hospices serving Bowling Green

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	(270) 746-9300
T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice	Glasgow, KY	29 mi	(270) 651-4430
Hospice Of Ohio County	Hartford, KY	44 mi	(270) 298-9507
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	95 mi	(502) 456-6200

Nursing homes near Bowling Green (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bowling Green Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bowling Green, KY	0.3 mi	4 of 5	66	(270) 842-1611
Signature Healthcare Of Bowling Green	Bowling Green, KY	1.1 mi	4 of 5	176	(270) 843-3296
Christian Health Center	Bowling Green, KY	1.3 mi	4 of 5	39	(270) 796-6643
Magnolia Village Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bowling Green, KY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(270) 843-0587

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowling Green. 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 Bowling Green

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 36% of the $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: common questions

Which hospices serve Bowling Green?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Bowling Green ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Southern Kentucky, T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice, Hospice Of Ohio County.

How much does respite care cost in Bowling Green?

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 36% of the $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green. 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 Bowling Green, KY