Respite Care in Christiana, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Christiana, TN: the local picture

554

residents 65 or older (12% of Christiana)

88%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Rutherford County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Christiana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Christiana live with someone: 88% 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 140 Christiana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (36% in Rutherford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Christiana ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Christiana compared with Rutherford County and Tennessee

Census figure	Christiana	Rutherford County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	24%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	2.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,491	$65,554	—

Older residents in towns around Christiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Murfreesboro, TN	9.3 mi	17,180	36%
Shelbyville, TN	15 mi	2,629	44%
Smyrna, TN	18 mi	6,202	37%
Woodbury, TN	20 mi	311	48%
Nolensville, TN	22 mi	1,192	34%
La Vergne, TN	22 mi	3,163	41%

Hospices serving Christiana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	(615) 316-2243
Caris Healthcare	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	(615) 217-8720
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	28 mi	(931) 455-9118
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	30 mi	(615) 791-8499
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	34 mi	(615) 835-3822

Nursing homes near Christiana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Community Care Of Rutherford	Murfreesboro, TN	3.7 mi	1 of 5	131	(615) 893-2624
Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	9.1 mi	5 of 5	181	(615) 893-2602
Stone River Post Acute	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	3 of 5	68	(615) 849-8748
Adamsplace, LLC	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	3 of 5	40	(615) 904-9111

Straight-line miles from the center of Christiana. 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 Christiana

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 36% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Christiana 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 Christiana: common questions

Which hospices serve Christiana?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Christiana ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice, Caris Healthcare, Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim.

How much does respite care cost in Christiana?

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 36% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Christiana 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 Christiana. 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 Christiana, TN