Respite Care in Brentwood, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brentwood, TN: the local picture

7,425

residents 65 or older (16% of Brentwood)

83%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Williamson County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brentwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brentwood live with someone: 83% 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 1,465 Brentwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (25% in Williamson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Brentwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brentwood compared with Williamson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Brentwood	Williamson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	25%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	5.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	2.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$124,394	$91,408	—

Older residents in towns around Brentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Hill, TN	5.3 mi	1,140	18%
Nolensville, TN	6.1 mi	1,192	34%
Forest Hills, TN	6.4 mi	1,226	25%
Franklin, TN	7.2 mi	12,769	27%
Belle Meade, TN	8.7 mi	540	23%
La Vergne, TN	12 mi	3,163	41%

Hospices serving Brentwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville.	Franklin, TN	5.7 mi	(615) 771-8979
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	7.4 mi	(615) 791-8499
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	11 mi	(615) 327-1085
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	12 mi	(615) 889-5995
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	13 mi	(615) 835-3822

Nursing homes near Brentwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Somerfield At The Heritage	Brentwood, TN	1.3 mi	3 of 5	66	(615) 564-4900
Bethany Center For Rehabilitation And Healing LLC	Nashville, TN	5.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(615) 834-4214
Nhc Place At Cool Springs	Franklin, TN	5.2 mi	4 of 5	121	(615) 778-6800
Woodcrest At Blakeford	Nashville, TN	7.5 mi	4 of 5	83	(615) 665-2524

Straight-line miles from the center of Brentwood. 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 Brentwood

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 13% of the $10,366 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Brentwood?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Brentwood ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville., Aveanna Hospice, Alive Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Brentwood?

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 13% of the $10,366 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood. 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 Brentwood, TN