Respite Care in Buckner, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Buckner, KY: the local picture

399

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Buckner)

87%

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

14%

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

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Buckner ZIP codes

Most older adults in Buckner live with someone: 87% 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 54 Buckner residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (25% in Oldham County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Buckner ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Buckner compared with Oldham County and Kentucky

Census figure	Buckner	Oldham County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	25%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	17%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	0.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.8%	13%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	1.4%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,271	$72,987	—

Older residents in towns around Buckner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crestwood, KY	3.5 mi	696	24%
La Grange, KY	4.1 mi	1,461	41%
Prospect, KY	9.0 mi	1,384	14%
Anchorage, KY	9.5 mi	357	16%
Middletown, KY	11 mi	2,180	28%
Lyndon, KY	11 mi	2,125	39%

Hospices serving Buckner

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	17 mi	(502) 456-6200

Nursing homes near Buckner (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs At Oldham Reserve	La Grange, KY	3.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(502) 516-3176
Richwood Nursing & Rehab	La Grange, KY	4.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(502) 222-3186
Forest Springs Health Campus	Louisville, KY	7.1 mi	4 of 5	58	(502) 243-1643
The Willows At Springhurst	Louisville, KY	9.6 mi	3 of 5	52	(502) 412-3775

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckner. 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 Buckner

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 28% of the $5,356 monthly median income of Buckner 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 Buckner: common questions

Which hospices serve Buckner?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Buckner ZIP codes, including Hosparus, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Buckner?

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 28% of the $5,356 monthly median income of Buckner 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 Buckner. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Buckner, KY