Respite Care in Cave City, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cave City, KY: the local picture

427

residents 65 or older (16% of Cave City)

56%

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

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Barren County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cave City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cave City 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 250 Cave City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (59%) (43% in Barren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Cave City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cave City compared with Barren County and Kentucky

Census figure	Cave City	Barren County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	43%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	12%	13%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,259	$41,629	—

Older residents in towns around Cave City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glasgow, KY	9.5 mi	3,096	43%
Bowling Green, KY	28 mi	8,630	39%
Leitchfield, KY	30 mi	1,270	51%
Scottsville, KY	30 mi	930	34%
Hodgenville, KY	32 mi	530	61%
Tompkinsville, KY	34 mi	455	67%

Hospices serving Cave City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice	Glasgow, KY	10 mi	(270) 651-4430
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky	Bowling Green, KY	30 mi	(270) 746-9300
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	76 mi	(502) 456-6200

Nursing homes near Cave City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of Hart County Rehab & Wellne	Horse Cave, KY	2.7 mi	5 of 5	104	(270) 786-2200
Nhc Healthcare, Glasgow	Glasgow, KY	9.1 mi	2 of 5	194	(270) 651-6126
Glasgow State Nursing Facility	Glasgow, KY	9.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(270) 659-4700
Glenview Health And Rehabilitation	Glasgow, KY	9.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(270) 651-8332

Straight-line miles from the center of Cave City. 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 Cave City

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 90% of the $1,688 monthly median income of Cave City 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Cave City: common questions

Which hospices serve Cave City?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Cave City ZIP codes, including T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice, Hospice Of Southern Kentucky, Hosparus, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Cave City?

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 90% of the $1,688 monthly median income of Cave City 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 Cave City. 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 Cave City, KY